Divorcing Inmate

What is the name of your state? SC, but husband incarcerated in GA.

We were married in August of 1998 in SC, husband disappeared in Jan. 1999 only to be found in August of 1999 and arrested for violation of probation. Claimed he had emotional break down (claims he has/had post traumatic syndrome and ran from life in it self(yeah right!)) Has been in GA state prison ever since. If I file for divorce in SC can he object and keep me from getting one? Can he ask for spousal support from me? Can he claim what I have bought since the marriage or had prior to marriage, he has contributed nothing towards any of the purchases.

I have not filed prior to finaces and cost of divorce. I figured since he was in prison he was no real threat to me. Will be there until 2009. Any advice is welcomed! Thank you in advance.

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Originally posted by lamason1
What is the name of your state? SC, but husband incarcerated in GA.

We were married in August of 1998 in SC, husband disappeared in Jan. 1999 only to be found in August of 1999 and arrested for violation of probation. Claimed he had emotional break down (claims he has/had post traumatic syndrome and ran from life in it self(yeah right!)) Has been in GA state prison ever since. If I file for divorce in SC can he object and keep me from getting one? Can he ask for spousal support from me? Can he claim what I have bought since the marriage or had prior to marriage, he has contributed nothing towards any of the purchases.

I have not filed prior to finaces and cost of divorce. I figured since he was in prison he was no real threat to me. Will be there until 2009. Any advice is welcomed! Thank you in advance.

~~~The Domestic Relations Law provides, that an action may be maintained by a husband or wife to obtain a judgment divorcing the parties and dissolving the marriage on the ground of the confinement of the defendant in prison for a period of three or more consecutive years after the marriage of the plaintiff and the defendant. He can object...but most likely your divorce will be granted. I doubt he will get spousal support from you.

Thank you for your reply, I am going to start proceedings here shortly and did not want any surprises from him. He claims I can't divorce him because he is mentally ill, claims he has post traumatic stress syndrome and that is to blame for all his actions. Again thanks!