Can I leave the state during a divorce?

Can I leave the state during a divorce?

A divorce case is not like a criminal case, which may stop you from leaving the state while charges are pending. Instead, you still have the right to go wherever you want you just need to be available to appear in court when required.

Can I move out of state and then file for divorce?

Moving out of state before filing for divorce could hinder your child’s relationship with their other parent. Thus, the general rule is that you can’t move to another state prior to filing for divorce or while your case still pending.

Does it matter what state you file for divorce in?

In theory, you and your spouse may divorce in either state in which one of you resides. The majority of states require that a spouse reside in the state before filing for divorce in that state. Proof of residency may be required, and some states require six months of residency, while others require a year.

Can Christians get divorced?

Most Protestant churches discourage divorce except as a last resort, but do not actually prohibit it through church doctrine. The Christian emperors Constantine and Theodosius restricted the grounds for divorce to grave cause, but this was relaxed by Justinian in the 6th century.