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If both spouses are living in VA, then yes, you can get divorced in VA. If only one of you has moved, but the othe has not, then it may depend on which one files for divorce as to which state takes precedence.

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I believe you can have a divorce there if you want. I believe you will have to go to court to fill out the paper work and stuff but nothing too different that I know of.

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No. You can get a divorce in any state.

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Is it possible to get a divorce in Tennessee when married in Georgia?

Yes.


If you married in Florida and moved to Tennessee and your husband still lives in Florida can you file for a divorce in Tennessee?

No No. No because the state or place that you get married in, that's the only place that you can that you can file a divorce in. If you think about it, it all comes to you pretty clearly.


Can a married same-sex couple get divorced in Tennessee?

Yes. Effective June 26, 2015, same-sex couples may divorce in Tennessee provided that they meet all relevant requirements of that state's divorce law.


Married in Tennessee and now a resident of Indiana and you file for divorce in Indiana would Tennessee alimony laws apply?

No. The Indiana court would apply Indiana law.


If married someone of the same sex in Iowa and then try to marry in Tennessee will authorities in Tennessee discover you are already married?

Yes. That new marriage could be declared bigamous or invalid and you face criminal prosecution if you did not first obtain a divorce.


You got married in Texas but you live in Tennessee which state do you file for divorce in?

Normally, you would file in whichever state you currently live.


Is there a waiting period after you get a divorce in Tennessee to remarry?

There is no waiting period in Tennessee. However, it would not be a good idea to go from the courtroom to the justice of the peace to get married again. You should wait just long enough for the divorce decree to be signed by the judge and entered into the record by the clerk.


Can you get a divorce if you were married in jail?

Your right to file for divorce is not altered by where you were married.


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How long must a person be a resident of Tennessee before filing for a divorce?

The typical timeframe varies from 6 months to a year. You can, of course, always file for divorce in the state you were married in, even if neither spouse lives there anymore.


Can you have sexual relations after divorce papers have been filed in Tennessee?

Have sex with WHO? Your spouse - yes, of course - you're still legally married. With someone else - at your risk - you are still legally married and could be charged with adultery. Also, you run the risk of having this produced during your divorce proceedings.


How do you divorce someone who is married?

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