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?


Asked on 5/11/07, 9:01 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
SHERRY RAGOLE RAGOLE & ASSOCIATES, LLC

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.

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Answered on 5/11/07, 9:07 am
Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

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.

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Answered on 5/11/07, 10:10 am
Charles W. Field Charles W. Field, Attorney at Law

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.

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Answered on 5/11/07, 10:28 am


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