Legal Question in Family Law in Washington

Legal seperation / Divorce

We are Indian citizens, married in India in 1998. We have green card and have been living in WA since 1999. We have one child (born in US). Can we file for legal separation or divorce in US? or must we seek this in India court?


Asked on 8/29/08, 1:06 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Heather Young Tuell, Couture, Tuell & Young, P.S.

Re: Legal seperation / Divorce

I am not licensed to practice in India so I cannot tell you if a divorce granted in Washington would be recognized in India. Washington can issue you a divorce as both parties reside in Washington.

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Answered on 8/29/08, 12:50 pm
Robert Stark Stark Law Firm

Re: separationV.Divorce=Indian couple may divorce here!

Absolutely no problem divorcing here!.... you have more jurisdiction and venue than Willy Wonka had chocolate! Suffice it to say that you can file for EITHER legal separation or divorce. My discussion board has more focussed discussion re this distinction- divorce-washingtonDOTinfo, that is a web address. and the info part is one of the newer suffixes used as opposed to dot com!

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Answered on 8/29/08, 1:57 am
Rohini Kumar Tenneti R.K.1080 LEGAL SERVICES

Re: Legal seperation / Divorce

your case depends on where the marriage took place India or US.If it was India than your agetting divorce in US is not valid in India.Regarding custody of your child may be done in either places.

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Answered on 8/29/08, 2:46 am


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