Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia
legal marriage?
My wife and I were married in Mexico.(we are both US citizens) We are seperating. Are we legally married in US? And do we need to legally divorce in US court?
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: legal marriage?
You will need to initiate divorce proceedings in Georgia. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you wish to know what employing an attorney to get things underway entails.
Re: legal marriage?
Mexican marriages are valid in the U.S. so if you complied with Mexican law, you are married. Since you live in the U.S., the divorce would be here. Call me if I can assist you with this.
Re: legal marriage?
Assuming you dotted all the i's and crossed all the t's, i.e., if your marriage was valid in Mexico, it is recognized here. If you meet the six-month residency requirement, you can file here.