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When two people file for a divorce in two different states which filing is valid?
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∙ 14y ago
Provided residency has been established, and no children involved, the first to file. If children are involved, the state of their residency, provided it is more than six months. Otherwise, it would be in the previous state of residency, provided the other parent still lives there.
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∙ 12y agoYou would need to disclose all those filings to the subsequent court where they were duplicated. The court will instruct you.
You would need to disclose all those filings to the subsequent court where they were duplicated. The court will instruct you.
You would need to disclose all those filings to the subsequent court where they were duplicated. The court will instruct you.
You would need to disclose all those filings to the subsequent court where they were duplicated. The court will instruct you.
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∙ 12y agoYou would need to disclose all those filings to the subsequent court where they were duplicated. The court will instruct you.
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∙ 14y agoThe first one filed
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What is the time frame for filing divorce papers once signed?
30 days in some states
You live in the country panama and want a divorce from wife in the Us how do you file?
i want a divorce from my wife but i live in the country panama and she lives in the united states, what is the process of filing for divorce?
Under what circumstances would some states allow women to seek divorce?
Women and men alike have the same rights in all 50 states when filing for divorce. Gender doesn't matter.
What is the waiting time to remarry after filing for divorce?
You must wait till the divorce is final..That's about it. Some States have a waiting period or separation time frame that must be met between filing and when it becomes Final. Like in Indiana(not sure if its still true) But you had to be separated for 6 months if you have kids before a divorce is Final.
When are you legally divorced without filing for divorce?
You're never legally divorced until you file. Meaning you can live seperately for years in different states with no contact. But until you file that paperwork that person is still your spouse.
Should you file for separation before filing for divorce?
Yes you should have a separation agreement. In most states you must be separated for one year to file for divorce. If you have a separation agreement with your ex which has been notorized and dated, it will make it easier to prove you have been separated for a year. Separation agreements also help in dividing up property if you both agree on what each will get. If you want a quickie divorce it only takes 30 days in some states. Also beware some lawyers will tell you that if you both agree to say that you have been separated for a year and backdate the paperwork,then you can get a divorce immediately. This is a common occurance but be warned if you are not on good terms with your ex, it could come back to bite you! * There are 12 states which require a couple to separate for a specified length of time before filing for divorce. The issue of filing for a dissolution of marriage and the time the divorce is final is often confused with the act of a required separation before a divorce can be filed. In states that require the couple to reside separately before the filing it generally pertains to the interlocutory in relation to a "no-fault" divorce.
Is it possible to still be married but your lawyer said your divorce is final?
No once the divorce is done it's done. There are different laws for different states
Is the rate of divorce consistent in all 50 states?
The divorce rate is NOT consistent in all 50 states. Factors that change the divorce rate in different states are constantly changing, which affects the rate so often that many are indeed not consistent.
What is the difference between serving divorce papers and filing for divorce?
When you initiate any lawsuit, the first thing you do is file a Complaint or Petition. This is a document outlining what you want and why you are legally entitled to it. (In a divorce, you sue the other person for dissolution of marriage.) This document is filed with the clerk of court, and is called a case. This process is commonly referred to as filing for divorce. Once your Complaint is filed, you must then give the defendant formal legal notice of the pending lawsuit. This is done by "service of process," meaning you serve them. Different states have different rules for how a Complaint may be serve, but it typically involves having the sheriff or another authorized person physically place the documents in the Defendant's hands. Once a person has been served, they have a certain period of time (20-30 days, depending on jurisdiction) to file an Answer, or a formal document responding to the Complaint. The Answer must be filed with the court, and also sent to the Plaintiff or Plaintiff's attorney by mail or hand delivery. If your serving for divorce you have the court documents (papers) showing you have filed for the divorce with the courts. Filing for a divorce is the first step in the divorce process. The spouse then has to be served for the divorce proceedings to begin. When divorce papers are served they are officially given to the spouse and the court is made aware that the spouse is officially aware of the divorce.
Does adultory mean anything in a divorce?
In some states it can also speed up the divorce. For instance, in South Carolina the couple is required to be separated for a year before they can get divorced. In a case of adultery, the divorce is final in three months.yes it can be the means for the court to grant the divorce even if the other party objectsAnswerYes, a person gave a committment, to love, honor and cherish and adultery does not reinforce any of those. All states have different laws about adultery and its meaning. The person filing for divorce has to prove the adultery took place and it becomes a factor in the judges decision.
Can you withdrawal your divorce in one courthouse and refile at a different court house in a different county?
In the United States you must file you divorce in the county court that has jurisdiction where you reside.
What is the rules of 352?
The rule 352 pertains to the proper filing of legal cases in different states
