If I’m from another country but want to get divorce here in the U.S., can I?
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If I’m from another country but want to get divorce here in the U.S., can I?
Asked on June 27, 2016 under Family Law, Florida
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
Your marriage is recognized in the U.S., so you are legally you are still married until you get divorced. You generally do not need to provide the certificate of marriage to obtain a divorce; you just need to know the dateplace of the marriage. If you meet residency requirements, you can file in the state in which you (or in the one in which your spouse) lives.
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