In which state should I get legal advice regarding a divorce?
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In which state should I get legal advice regarding a divorce?
We were married in TN. When we retired, we began traveling and living full-time in an RV. In order to have DL’s, insurance, voting privileges and legal residence, we became residents of FL. After about 10 years, we bought a home in AZ to spend our winters. We still travel in the RV at least 6 months a year and are still residents of FL. Which state would handle this for me TN, FL, or AZ?
Asked on November 22, 2018 under Family Law, Florida
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S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Since you are a resident of Florida, your divorce should be filed in Florida court. The fact that you own a home in Arizona does not negate your intent to have Florida as your primary residence. Therefore , legal advice should be from a Florida attorney regarding filing your divorce in Florida. The fact that you were married in TN, but no longer reside there does not determine where to file for divorce because your divorce is filed in the state where you currently reside.
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