Can I get divorce in USA if I married in another country?

Can I get divorce in USA if I married in another country?

Yes. You can divorce in an American state even if you were married abroad. However, you can’t file for divorce until you fulfill your current state’s residency requirements, meaning that you have to live within that state for a period of time prescribed by the state’s divorce laws.

How do I get a foreign divorce decree in California?

To register a foreign judgment, a certified copy (15) of that judgment must be filed in the superior court of the county in which it is to be enforced, (16) along with a translation of that judgment (17) and a declaration filed under the UCCJA.

Are Mexican divorces legal in the United States?

In 1970, in accordance with a Mexican federal law recommendation, many courts stopped accepting divorce petitions from non-residents. Accordingly, petitioners must be selective in their choice of court. With the advent of no-fault divorce in the United States, Mexican divorces are not as popular as they once were.

Can you get a quick divorce in Mexico?

There is no such thing as a “same day divorce”. This is supported by the information published by the Consulate General of the United States and the Government of Canada, advising that the process to obtain a divorce in Mexico “takes several months.”

Does a marriage in Mexico count in the US?

A civil wedding in Mexico is fully valid for legal purposes in the U.S., but a religious ceremony without the civil ceremony is not, as U.S. law only recognizes marriages which are valid in the country in which they take place.