Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia

I have been separated from my husband for 2 years , he lives oversees and has never been in the US and never been a resident of the US. I have been living in VA for more than a year. I don�t know my husband�s whereabouts and I would like to get a divorce from in the United States and spousal support. Will the Judge in VA have the authority to grant divorce and spousal support over a person who lives oversees?


Asked on 11/07/11, 12:22 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Paul B. Ward Law Offices of Paul B. Ward

You can get the divorce based on your residence here, but you cannot get spousal support. Virginia would have no jurisdiction over him.

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Answered on 11/07/11, 3:15 pm


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