Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

U.S.Divorce needed/Japanese Spouse in Japan

I am an American male married to a Japanese female and we have a child, they live in Japan;I live in America. I want a divorce based on the breakdown of the marriage and separation of two years, my wife refuses based on pride and I don't know what I can legally do to perform a divorce that is accepted in both countries. What are the steps I need to take to accomplish my goal of divorce in the quickest and painless way possible?


Asked on 4/25/02, 3:11 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
James Grissom Law Office of James P. Grissom

Re: U.S.Divorce needed/Japanese Spouse in Japan

If you have lived in TX for 6 months, you can initiate a divorce here. Your wife would have to be legally served divorce documents in Japan according to international law. In TX, permission or agreement is not necessary for divorce. Contact a lawyer in your area.

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Answered on 4/25/02, 9:15 am
Hal Hale Hale & Associates, P.C.

Re: U.S.Divorce needed/Japanese Spouse in Japan

In Texas, you don't need a reason to get a divorce and you don't have to agree to be divorced. If you have lived in TX for 6 months, you can initiate a divorce here. Your wife would have to be legally served divorce documents in Japan according to international law. Let me know if I can help you further.

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Answered on 4/26/02, 7:39 pm


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