Legal Question in Family Law in Oklahoma

How to Divorce

My wife and I where married in one state but we live in another. If we are to divorce do we need to go back to the state we where married in?


Asked on 8/13/01, 6:59 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Kurt Kennedy Kurt M. Kennedy,Attorney at Law

Re: How to Divorce

No. Every state will exercise jurisdiction for purposes of divorce if the parties meet that state's residency requirements. For instance, if one or both parties have been a resident of Oklahoma for 6 months or longer, either party may file for a divorce in Oklahoma.

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Answered on 8/13/01, 3:32 pm


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