If both my husband and I are residents of the same state but I am moving out of state., where should I begin divorce proceedings?
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If both my husband and I are residents of the same state but I am moving out of state., where should I begin divorce proceedings?
I currently have legal residency in FL but live in NE. My husband currently lives in FL. I would like to begin divorce proceedings and don’t know if I should change my address to NE. What are the legal consequences? Technically, I have lived in NE for over 6 months but still have a FL driver’s liscense and a voter’s registration card and all my billing addresses remain in FL.
Asked on November 11, 2016 under Family Law, Nebraska
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
You can file in whatever state either you or your spouse legally resides. In your case, if living in NE for 6 months makes you a legal resident, then you can file there; simply having a FL driver's license does not make to a resident of FL. Additionally, you an also file in the state in which your husband resides, which awould be FL.
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