If I lived in one state for 6 months then moved to another for only 5 months before moving back to the first state, which state am I technically a resident of?
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If I lived in one state for 6 months then moved to another for only 5 months before moving back to the first state, which state am I technically a resident of?
Where can I file for divorce? Both states require you live there for 6 months before filing for divorce so wouldn’t I technically still be a resident of the first state in terms of filing divorce since I didn’t live in the other state for 6 months?
Asked on April 6, 2012 under Family Law, Alabama
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
The first state would be the place to file for divorce since you lived there six months, then moved to another state, but moved back to the first state. This would indicate that the first state is the state you intend to make your primary domicile. Also, you did not satisfy the six month residency requirement in the second state and therefore would not be able to file for divorce in that second state. You have now lived in the first state more than six months counting the original six months plus the time since you returned to that state. Therefore, file your divorce in the first state.
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