Legal Question in Family Law in North Carolina

If I currently reside in a different state from my husband, Can I file for divorce in the state where we were married?


Asked on 3/29/11, 10:05 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Brian Jones The Law Office of Brian P. Jones

Yes. The state that you were married in always has jurisdiction over the marriage.

Disclaimer: Please note that this answer does not constitute legal advice, and should not be relied on, since each state has different laws, each situation is fact specific, and it is impossible to evaluate a legal problem without a comprehensive consultation and review of all the facts and documents at issue. This answer does not create an attorney-client relationship.

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Answered on 4/11/11, 8:57 am


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