How can I be recognized as divorced in the US if we live in another country? 4 Answers as of December 15, 2011
The husband is American citizen by birth. The wife is Philippines citizen by birth. The husband serves in US military. A couple got married in the Philippines in March 2011. The husband lives in the US. The wife lives in the Philippines and never been to the US. She does not obtain US Visa. They do not own property together nor lived together. But they do have one child together. Does Philippines have the Jurisdiction? Since Divorce does not exists in Philippines, how does the husband file for a divorce? The wife is contesting the divorce. Without wife's consent, how can the husband get annulment in the Phillipines, and recognized as divorced in the US? What are the steps to take?Free Case Evaluation by a Local Lawyer!
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Morinaka Law Office LLC | Chase Morinaka
One can get divorced under Oregon law and jurisdiction if one lives in Oregon.
Answer Applies to: Oregon
Replied: 12/15/2011
Law Office of Felipe A. Malo, P.A. | Felipe Augusto Malo
He can submit divorce in USA by publication.
Answer Applies to: Florida
Replied: 12/15/2011
Feldman Feldman & Associates, PC | Lynne Feldman
You need to consult with a family law attorney. The husband can file for divorce in the U.S. and serve his spouse with the divorce papers. After a separation of a certain period of time in most states her contesting the divorce won't matter.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 12/15/2011
LAW OFFICES OF ALAN R. DIAMATNE APLC | Alan R. Diamante
He can divorce in the U.S. even if the wife is fighting him. He should be able to get help from counsel in the military.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 12/15/2011
