What to do if my husband recently got his green card and permit to work in the US but I want a divorce and we live in different states?
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What to do if my husband recently got his green card and permit to work in the US but I want a divorce and we live in different states?
It has not been a year yet. I am a resident of one state and he is a resident of another. Which state do I file for divorce in? How does the divorce effect what he has gotten? Since it has not been a year yet, does that mean the process will be quicker?
Asked on November 30, 2012 under Family Law, California
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Potentially the marital dissolution mater could affect his green card status where the immigration department of this country may conclude that the marriage was not valid. However, that is not your issue.
You should file for your dissolution matter in the county and state where you reside. The time period to conclude the dissolution depends upon the time period of waiting after the other spouse has been served with the summons and complaint which is usually six (6) months.
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