I'm active duty in VA, my wife is a civillian. We were married in IL 3 years ago and have been separated for 5 months. During our marriage, she was kicked out of the Navy [active duty- enlisted] for failing a DAPA program (alcohol abuse) back in 2004 and recieved a DUI in 2006. She served a few days of jail time, but we were already separated. While separated, she hit me in the face numerous times [while drunk] and was convicted on an assault charge (2 years probation- must stay in VA). I have a current restraining order against her that gave me residency to our apt and she recently recieved her 2nd DUI (last week). Do I need to obtain an IL lawyer or can I use a VA lawyer (JAG won't cover divorce for my paygrade!)? In IL statues, it shows a "consistantly drunk" stipulation for divorce. Does anyone know about this and does my case sound like it would qualify? She is trying to scar my career with my command and she's stalking me and my co-workers. ANY help is GREATLY appreciated!
2007-03-15 11:56:52 · 6 answers · asked by salsadiver 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
It falls back to which state you claim as your legal residency.
2007-03-15 12:01:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You file for divorce in the the city where you reside you might be able to find the paperwork and the filing fee online.
http://www.Norfolk.gov/Circuit_Court/pdfforms/Divorce.pdf
If you are not in the norfolk area then what ever city/town you live in you just have to look up the city court for that area then just get the forms and file them it is usually between 25-50$ filing fee. You have to file in the city/town that you live in. It really don't matter where she lives as long as you have a current address to send the papers to her. As long as she does not contest the divorce she will either sign the appropriate papers and file and send them back or you will go to a mediation or trial (the court will let you know the dates) If she contests the divorce she has to show up at court. You do need a copy of your marriage license to file the paperwork.
Good Luck and I hope this helps.
2007-03-15 12:06:00 · answer #2 · answered by justwondering 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can use a VA lawyer. You don't have to file in the state you were married in. You file in the state where the two of you have residency. I hope you are keeping tape recordings of her phone calls, pictures of her stalking you and your co-workers, or videos, etc. Keep a diary of dates and times too. Sorry to hear about what you are going through. Good luck!
2007-03-15 12:01:12 · answer #3 · answered by StrawberryShortcake 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you live in Virginia, I'd say most any divorce lawyer could help you. If it's fairly simple (no kids, no real estate), it shouldn't cost all that much (less than $1000) assuming she doesn't do something crazy.
2007-03-15 12:21:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
talk to the lawyers in the area you claim residence....and good luck
2007-03-15 13:53:00 · answer #5 · answered by amymrgrt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your Capetian..
2007-03-15 12:00:55 · answer #6 · answered by troble # one? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋