Where is the proper location to file for a divorce, the state you live in or where you were married?

03/30/2007 - Divorce - State: FL #2360

Full Question:

My husband lives in Florida and I live in Georgia. We were married in Georgia and seperated 4 years ago. He is filing for the divorce in the State of Florida. Does he need a wavier of jurisdiction since I reside in the state of Georgia.

Answer:

To obtain a dissolution of marriage, one of the parties to the marriage must reside 6 months in the state before the filing of the petition.

Please see the information at the following links:

http://lawdigest.uslegalforms.com/divorce/index.php?dID=6936
http://lawdigest.uslegalforms.com/divorce/index.php?dID=1239

03/30/2007 - Category: Divorce - State: FL #2360

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