Can I file for divorce in two states?
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Can I file for divorce in two states?
First to File When both spouses meet their current state’s residency requirements, then there will be two eligible states that have jurisdiction over the divorce proceedings. This means that the state in which the divorce is first filed will undertake the jurisdiction over the divorce proceedings.
Which state has jurisdiction in a divorce?
A: The home state of the child has custody jurisdiction, unless one state asserts continuing jurisdiction. The state that rendered the original custody decree can assert jurisdiction in any modification proceeding as long as one of the parties remains a resident and that state has jurisdiction under its own laws.
What does a no fault state mean divorce?
California is a “no fault” divorce state, which means that the spouse or domestic partner that is asking for the divorce does not have to prove that the other spouse or domestic partner did something wrong. To get a no fault divorce, 1 spouse or domestic partner has to state that the couple cannot get along.
Does first wife or second wife get Social Security?
A wife can’t receive a spouse’s benefits unless her husband has filed for retirement benefits. However, if the husband is at full retirement age, he can apply for benefits and then ask that the payments be suspended.
