Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

divorce

hi my name is jenna i filed for my divorce in massachsetts and my husband has been served and now i live in florida. am i in any way able to get it transfered


Asked on 8/12/08, 6:50 pm

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Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: divorce

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No. A divorce cannot be transferred from state to state. You must have 6 months of residency in the State of Florida before filing a divorce in Florida.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 8/12/08, 7:35 pm
Johm Smith tom's

Re: divorce

No, you should probably just finish the divorce in MA.

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Answered on 8/12/08, 8:53 pm


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