Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia

If married in NY, must you legally "separate" in NY or can it be done in any state?


Asked on 11/23/09, 4:03 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Spouses who marry in one state and separate in another, should do so in accordance with whatever laws in the latter that may apply to the separation.

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Answered on 11/28/09, 5:18 pm
sheryl shane sheryl shane, attorney at law

Your question is too broad. There are residency and domicilary requirements which must be taken into account. Which states have jurisdiction over divorce...etc.

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Answered on 11/29/09, 7:14 pm


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