How do you get a divorce when your spouse is in the military?
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How do you get a divorce when your spouse is in the military?
Generally speaking, military members and their spouses have three choices when it comes to where they can file for divorce:The state where the spouse filing resides;The state where the military member is stationed; or.The state where the military member claims legal residency.
How can I see if my spouse filed for divorce?
Contact your local courthouse.Most courthouses have a public records computer terminal. You can search by your name or the name of your spouse. Check them carefully and get the right file. Ask the court clerk’s office for help. The counter clerk can look records up for you and confirm whether a divorce has been filed.
Can a military spouse be charged with adultery?
Adultery is against the UCMJ (Article 134) and for good reason. If you do not agree to a no adultery clause, you cannot, in the eyes of the military, be a spouse.
What happens if your spouse won’t sign divorce papers in Georgia?
If you properly served the divorce petition and your spouse filed an uncontested response, but won’t sign off on the final divorce papers, courts in some states may allow the case to proceed as though it’s uncontested. You may wait to be assigned a court appearance date.
How many years do you have to be separated to be legally divorced in Georgia?
two years
Does it matter who initiates a divorce?
By filing first you are the plaintiff and she will be the defendant. At trial, if your divorce case goes that far, you would go first. This means the reason for the divorce doesn’t matter. States use to require you to have a reasons to file.
