Can you get a divorce if you live in a different state?

Can you get a divorce if you live in a different state?

You can file for divorce in a state other than the state in which you are married, as long as you meet residency requirements. If you do not meet the residency requirements for the state in which you are attempting to file for divorce, your divorce complaint can be rejected.

Which states have no residency requirements for divorce?

Three states — Alaska, South Dakota and Washington — have no residency requirement. Most states also require that the party be a resident in the county of filing for a shorter a period of time than the state requirement.

How long do you have to be separated before you can file for divorce in Texas?

three yearsSeparation: The spouses have lived apart, without cohabitation, for at least three years.