I live in PERU, since 2003, I left to my wife in USA all the signed divorce papers, but she didn`t do anything.
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I live in PERU, since 2003, I left to my wife in USA all the signed divorce papers, but she didn`t do anything.
I got married in Florida, I have no residence in USA, I have my life in PERU, I want to get married with a peruvian woman, How can I get my divorce? May I divorce in Nevada? I read that they you must stay 6 weeks residence to began divorce,please help me. Ricardo Medina
Asked on June 21, 2009 under Family Law, Florida
Answers:
S.J.H., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
I am not sure what you meant when you said you left all signed divorce papers with her in Florida. If you started an action in Florida in 2003, it is possible that divorce proceeding is still open and you can proceed that way. Although you are correct that Nevada's residency requirement is 6 weeks you have to make sure that there are no other pending divorce cases in any other state. So if the case in Florida is still open, your wife could protest the Vegas divorce proceeding on the basis that one is open in Florida. If the divorce in Florida is not open, then you can go to Nevada and stay there 6 weeks to get residency. However, you would need to speak with an attorney in Nevada to determine exactly what residency means and how you can accomplish it.
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