Is there a state that grants divorces even though neither are residents? We were married & living overseas?

Question

We are both US citizens and I am still living abroad. Legal office on base was unable to help us because in Korea, both parties have to consent. The US Embassy in Korea says they are unable to give legal advice. What do I do??

Answer 1

Hi!

If you were married in the US, you should be able to get a divorce with the last state you were a resident of... especially if you still have a drivers license from that state.

If you were married through a foriegn government/system, make sure that your marriage is legal in the US to begin with. For example, I was married in the Middle East. To make my marriage legal in the US, I had to take my marriage certificate to the American Embassy and get a stamp on it (along with filling out some paper work). *If you have not done this, make sure it gets done, or your divorce with be subject to the laws of the country you are living in or were married in- and these laws might not be in your favor.

In the end, you should really go ask the American Embassy in your area. They can give you the facts about divorcing overseas.

btw- If you or your spouse are military, or working for/with the military, you should be able to use the legal services on the base. If not, head to the American Embassy.

Best Wishes...
T.

*****EDIT*****

Well, it depends... Where is your spouse now? Is she in Europe or in the US?

If your spouse is in the US, then you should be able to get a divorce from the state she is living in currently. Just get online and find a lawyer in the town (or near-by town) where she is. The lawyer will represent you even if you are overseas...

If your spouse is in Europe (or anywhere else outside the US), contact a lawyer from the state you either...
A. Got Married In
B. The Last State You Were a Resident Of
C. Your Home Of Record

One of these above options has to apply... Just call a local lawyer from the city/state or either A, B, or C and see what they say...

For example, if one of these states is Florida, you might be in luck. Florida, last I heard, only requires one consent for a divorce. So even if your spouse wants to keep the marriage going or isn't present, Florida will still grant the divorce. Navada might have a simular law.

Best Wishes...
T.

Answer 2

Wherever you're living now, start there by going to the phone book and calling any slimy divorce attorney... :) If it's a foreign marriage you would have to be divorced in that country.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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