Divorce Jurisdiction

What is Divorce Jurisdiction?

The divorce is only valid if it is filed and an order obtained in a court that has the authority to grant the requested relief. Statutes often give the plaintiff the right to sue where he or she has resided for a specified period of time. The other spouse must always be served and provided notice of the proceedings.

Further Reading

For more detailed information, see our related Family Law terms:

• Protective Order
• Fault Divorce
• Alimony Pendente Lite
• Irreconcilable Differences
• Alimony

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