Can one spouse move to a different state or country to get a divorce?
If one spouse meets the residency requirement of a state or country, a divorce obtained there is valid, even if the other spouse lives somewhere else. The courts of all states will recognize the divorce. Any decisions the court makes regarding property division, alimony, custody and child support, however, may not be valid unless the non-resident spouse consented to the jurisdiction of the court or later acts as if the foreign divorce was valid–for example, by paying court-ordered child support. Family court: Key decisions made on a fast track What to expect if you go to court over a divorce or other family matter. Typical lawsuits take months, if not years, to make it to court. But if you’re getting divorced and need a quick decision from a judge about who gets the kids, the car or the house, obviously you can’t wait that long. You don’t have to. When couples separate, important issues are often resolved in a short hearing before a judge, not a full-scale trial. These hearings are usu
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