Can someonein the militarywho is stationed overseas, obtain a divorce while there?
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Can someonein the militarywho is stationed overseas, obtain a divorce while there?
I was married to a Army man 06/19/10. He was then stationed in Korea. Because he says I ask to many questions he wants a divorce. He says that he can get one real quick over there. Is that true?
Asked on October 15, 2010 under Family Law, Washington
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
The answer is: maybe. Washington State - as all other states - gives what is known as "full faith and credit" to divorces obtained in another country and then registered here in the United States. But he can file for divorce - or for that matter be served with divorce papers - through the American Base on which he is stationed in Korea. Which does he mean? The United States is always concerned with giving the no-filing party the proper notice of the proceeding started against him or her. Other countries may not be as concerned about that issue. I would seek consultation from an attorney in your area familiar with military divorces. These rules are not the same sometimes. As the wife of a military serviceman you should be able to have access to the legal branch of the military for information. Are you residing on a base? Seek out help. Good luck.
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