i live and were married in the united states what i want to know is there a way he could have started the divorce in kuwait or will it has to be done in the usa.
2007-09-06 17:10:49 · 12 answers · asked by sty 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Kuwait is not a party to the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, nor are there any international or bilateral treaties in force between Kuwait and the United States dealing with international parental child abduction and marriage ,divorce matters. American citizens who travel to Kuwait are subject to the jurisdiction of Kuwait courts, as well as to the country''s laws and regulations. American citizens planning a trip to Kuwait with dual national children should bear this in mind.
2007-09-07 21:04:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is a U.S. citizen, so he whatever divorce proceedings he initiates will have to originate from there. He does not technically live in Kuwait as he would not be residing there without the job, so it will be a court action in the county that you live in, not in Kuwait.
Most states require that you are a resident for a minimum of 180 days (6 months) before you can file for a divorce.
Once he starts the divorce proceedings, you will be notified by service of the sheriff or constable in your county. He cannot divorce you "on the sly" and you not be aware.
He can however retain an attorney in you area and start the proceedings, but again, you will receive notice through service from the sheriff/constable in your county. There are alot of rules that apply to this, but once you receive the petition for the divorce, then you need to hire an attorney yourself and he/she can better explain any special situations (i.e. power of attorney) that may happen.
2007-09-07 00:23:06 · answer #2 · answered by simmychick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so. Is he military or a private civillian? He can file for a divorce but he would still have to use US attorney's to do so, and/or he can just mail in the required forms and pay the required fee. Just as long as the request is filed in the state you live in that's all that matters. He may not need to be present if they accept mailed in petitions. The lawyer can do that for him.
2007-09-07 00:15:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No divorce in the distance is legal;he can have the idea but the divorce has to be done in U.S.
Consult a lawyer.
2007-09-07 00:19:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
He will have to file in the states he cannot file in Kuwait.
2007-09-07 01:39:28 · answer #5 · answered by MZ. Latina 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you were married in the states, then he will have to i believe
come back and file for the divorce here in the states.
2007-09-07 00:25:13 · answer #6 · answered by luckystar 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lisen i dont understand why you and your husband want a divoice but if because of your living arrangements. or is it because you both have fallen out of love with each other.
either way it can be done here in the usa or over ther.
wishing you both the best of luck
2007-09-07 00:29:00 · answer #7 · answered by mmurray001 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If he wants a divorce and you have been waiting here patiently for over a year, it doesn't really matter because in his head, he's already gone....... Get all your ducks in a row and start your new life today!
2007-09-07 00:20:10 · answer #8 · answered by "wheels" 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I may be able to start the process from there, but it will have to be done through the US system. But with faxes he'd be able to sign papers and start things rolling from there.
I'm sorry you had to get news like this long distance, I wish you luck.
2007-09-07 00:17:07 · answer #9 · answered by rohak1212 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes he can start it and have the paper work sent to US Courts with paperwork that states why he can't be there in person.
2007-09-07 00:22:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋