Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia

I am a resisent of VA but was married in Canada. We have been legally separated for close to nine years and I was wondering if I have to retun to Canada to file and obtain my divorce.


Asked on 8/24/09, 8:03 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

No, assuming that you've been a domiciliary (resident) of the Commonwealth for 12 months or more, you can initiate your divorce action from Virginia without the necessity (not to mention bother) of returning to Canada.

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Answered on 8/30/09, 1:25 am
Paul B. Ward Law Offices of Paul B. Ward

Michael is correct, though I respectfully correct my learned brother -- you have to have been resident and domiciled in Virginia for only 6 months.

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Answered on 8/30/09, 7:34 am


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