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How to divorce ifIlive abroad?
Wife does not want divorce with out money. We are living separate more then 3 years. We have no kids or assets. I am living now more then 2 years in another country and have no way go back to US but I need to divorce. How can I do it?
Asked on July 20, 2010 under Family Law, Illinois
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
Where is your legal residence? What about your Wife's legal residence? What do you mean when you say "wife does not want divorce with out money"? Do you mean that she won't consent to divorce unless you give her some money as a settlement? It is too difficult to give you any advice here without knowing your circumstances: length of marriage, you say no assets but really were there?, etc. Getting a divorce overseas is a very difficult thing to do. The best thing for you to do is to make a deal with your wife and get an attorney to handle a no-fault divorce and you can sign papers waiving service and appearance. Basically you will agree on the settlement issued that seem important to her and get on with your life. You may not be able to file for divorce in the country that you are living in even if you wanted to. This may be more of a "business-like" decision rather than anything else. Good luck.
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