Can you file for divorce if you were married in another country?

Can you file for divorce if you were married in another country?

Obtaining a Divorce if Married Overseas. To apply, you need to complete an Application for Divorce and file it at the Court with a copy of your marriage certificate. If the certificate is in another language, you need to file an English translation of it together with an affidavit from the person who translated it.

Is it illegal to cheat on your spouse in Washington state?

Cheating doesn’t matter because Washington State is a “no-fault” state, which means that either party can file for divorce without providing proof of a particular cause, such as adultery.

Is it best to get a lawyer for divorce?

If you and your spouse agree on all the terms of your divorce, you can file for an uncontested divorce without the help of a lawyer. However, it is always advisable to at least have a lawyer look through your agreement in an uncontested divorce to make sure that your rights and interests are protected.

Is it better to be the petitioner or the respondent in a divorce?

There is often very little advantage or disadvantage to being the petitioner as opposed to the respondent. As the petitioner is the party effectively bringing the divorce, unless they are relying upon the parties having been separated for more than 2 years, they will have to assign some form of blame to the respondent.