Legal Question in Family Law in New York

divorce

I was told that since my marriage took place in san antonio tx, I would have to get the divorce handled there depending on Ney York state law, is this true? And does my husband being in the military make a difference?


Asked on 11/06/07, 2:57 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Michael Markowitz Michael A. Markowitz, PC

Re: divorce

No. NY has jurisdiction for the divorce if:

1. The parties were married in the state and either party is a resident thereof when the action is commenced and has been a resident for a continuous period of one year immediately preceding, or

2. The parties have resided in this state as husband and wife and either party is a resident thereof when the action is commenced and has been a resident for a continuous period of one year immediately preceding, or

3. The cause occurred in the state and either party has been a resident thereof for a continuous period of at least one year immediately preceding the commencement of the action, or

4. The cause occurred in the state and both parties are residents thereof at the time of the commencement of the action, or

5. Either party has been a resident of the state for a continuous period of at least two years immediately preceding the commencement of the action.

Since your husband is in the military, you may not commence the action under the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act if your husband is on active duty.

Mike.

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Answered on 11/06/07, 3:33 pm


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