My girlfriend got married in Jamaica in 2001 and she split with her husband early last year and we got together last October, they both worked hard for the house that they bought and now they have split up. he dumped her, so is she entitled to a "normal" divorce and claim her financial side of the marriage even though they got wed in Jamaica. The marriage was organised through a reputable agency.
before people start i am not after her for her money, we have own own money and thats the way I like it.
Buit i am worried for her where she stands
All help is greatly appreciated
2007-05-25 06:23:03 · 7 answers · asked by Paul C 6 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
You're sweet to be concerned about her but it's more important for her to speak with a lawyer about these things.
A marriage that takes place in a different country can cause its own set of complications in a divorce. So she's better off speaking with an attorney.
2007-05-25 06:40:52 · answer #1 · answered by Barbara B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Provided the wedding was a legal marriage in Jamaica, I am thinking it is a binding marriage. If it isn't, then was the union viewed as a "marriage" by the couple and by others? I'm thinking that when I filed for divorce, I would not even suggest that the marriage was anything but legal. This is exactly how attorneys earn a living; put one to work. Good luck to her.
2007-05-25 06:30:35 · answer #2 · answered by Randy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is lucky to have someone that is in her corner and does not have a financial stake in the outcome of her divorce.
She should invest in the aid of an attorney to draft all of the paperwork and make sure that all of the i's are dotted and the t's are crossed.
This would be the best way for her to protect any and all investments that she has in the prior marriage.
2007-05-25 06:32:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as I'm aware she should be entitled to an even split of everything from their marriage. Best thing to do is speak to a lawyer they will know better x
2007-05-25 06:30:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since your visa is marriage-based, and since he was satisfied with your answer about your entry to the United States, he mainly asked your wife the questions. He was making sure it was a legitimate marriage, since she had been married before. I have read about lots of interviews online, and usually they don't ask very many questions. This is normal; if there was a problem he would have told you. Relax and congratulations!
2016-04-01 07:55:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Help her find a good divorce lawyer. Be her shoulder to cry on while she deals with the divorce.
2007-05-25 06:30:36 · answer #6 · answered by QT 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who knows. I dont know how the Jamaican laws work.
2007-05-25 06:31:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋