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Yes. You can get divorced in the state where you now reside.

But, if you are asking if you can leave one state to get a divorce, note the following information. You must be/become a legal resident of the state in which you file for divorce, without regard to what state you were married in. Each state has its own laws regulating divorce and the specifics of how one becomes a legal resident, the time period required after becoming a resident before you can file for divorce as well as the time period required between filing, separating, and finalizing the divorce, when it is contested or not contested. This varies from state to state.

Also, it can become a question of "who filed when" as well as "who filed where." The first filing takes precedence, so if a husband files in one state and the wife files in another, the first who filed can determine where the divorce will take place. Check your state laws regarding residency as well as waiting time required between filing and actually being able to be granted the divorce. These time parameters are rigid and it can take years longer if the courts are clogged or either party drags their feet.

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