How do I file for divorce if my spouse is in Mexico?
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How do I file for divorce if my spouse is in Mexico?
Yes, you can get a divorce from him. Speak to a matrimonial attorney for details about service upon him by publication or at his last place of residence or in Mexico. Good luck.
Can you get a divorce if your spouse leaves the country?
When one spouse is not a U.S. citizen, they may return to their home country where they have more support from friends and family. You can still obtain a divorce from your spouse who has left the country, but you must meet residency requirements and properly serve your ex-spouse with notice of the divorce proceedings.
Is ex wife entitled to my inheritance?
If you and your ex spouse are divorced and your ex spouse dies and leaves no will, you do not have an automatic entitlement to a portion of their estate. So, if you and your ex spouse had children together then your children and any other children of his/hers will be entitled to a portion of his/her estate.
Does a wife automatically inherit?
If you prepare a last will and testament, you can name your spouse so they inherit probate assets when you die. Some states’ laws provide that a surviving spouse automatically inherits all of the assets whether or not the couple had children together.
