Korean Divorce

[mrklaig1]

Florida.
I am a Guardian Ad Litem volunteer and need a complicated question answered for one of my cases.

A Korean couple marry in Korea. The legally immigrate to the U.S. and have one child. They decide to get divorced and go to the Korean embassy to finalize. As part of the settlement the embassy awarded child support and no alimony.

Now the mother is an American citizen. Question: Can the mother now file in US courts for alimony? She is destitute.

Thank you,

RGMWhat is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

 

[Zigner]

As a GAL, you should have plenty of resources to get this answer. But, let me ask you this...why does this concern you? As a GAL, your duties are to the child(ren).

 

[Proserpina]

Mom needs to find a way to support herself.

The US does not have jurisdiction over a Korean divorce settlement; if Mom wants to reopen the decree she'll have to do that.

 

[mrklaig1]

Apparently the first two respondents did not know the answer.

 

[Zigner]

Apparently the first two respondents did not know the answer.

Oh, I KNOW the answer...I'm just curious as to why you are overstepping your ethical role.

 

[Proserpina]

Apparently the first two respondents did not know the answer.

Do you have a problem with reading comprehension?

 

[Zigner]

Do you have a problem with reading comprehension?

That appears to be one of his/her problems.