If I got married in Singapore, how can I get a divorce in the US?
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If I got married in Singapore, how can I get a divorce in the US?
Asked on January 15, 2013 under Family Law, Michigan
Answers:
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
It depends on where you currently live in the U.S. As long as you meet the residency requirements of the state that you or your spouse live in, then you can file for divorce here. Jurisdiction and venue for divorce follow where the spouses live, not where the marriage occurred. If your spouse lives in a different state, then you could file in either state as long as you meet the residency requirements for either state. Many states will require you to have lived in the state for 3-6 months before you file.
A divorce begins with the filing of a petition for divorce. After the petition is filed, there is usually a waiting period of a couple of months before the divorce can be finalized. If you can reach an agreement on the division of any property or debts, then the divorce can be finalized by agreement in a couple of months. If you cannot reach an agreement, then you would need to have a final hearing or trial for the court to resolve any disputed issues.
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