Where to file for divorce

[Ellenmw]

I am an American who married a UK national in New York State, although we were only domiciled in England. I now live in New York State, and I am planning to file for divorce. My solicitor in England has papers ready, but I have been advised that it would be to my advantage to file in New York. Is that permissible even though we never lived here, and would it be to my advantage? Thank you very much.

 

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

I am an American who married a UK national in New York State, although we were only domiciled in England. I now live in New York State, and I am planning to file for divorce. My solicitor in England has papers ready, but I have been advised that it would be to my advantage to file in New York. Is that permissible even though we never lived here, and would it be to my advantage? Thank you very much.

My response:

Sure, as long as you've met the "residency requirements" of New York, you can file there. And, of course it's to your advantage to file in New York, unless you want to take up residency in some other State or country. This is because of jurisdictional issues and financial issues.

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