Legal Question in Family Law in Florida
divorce across state lines
My mom and dad were married and lived in NY their whole lives. My dad filed for divorce in NY, then withdrew it and moved to FL and filed in FL. My mom still lives in NY. They jointly own home in NY. Should my mom have to get representation in FL or NY?
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Re: divorce across state lines
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Re: divorce across state lines
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If you dad properly filed the divorce in Florida, then your mom needs to retain a Florida attorney to represent her and defend her interests in the action. If the case was improperly filed, then her attorney should move to dismiss and allege the facts why it was improperly filed or why the venue is improper.
Scott R. Jay, Esq.
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