What is Foreign Divorce?
As a general rule, foreign divorces are recognized as valid if the spouse requesting the divorce became a legal resident of the state or country granting the divorce, and if both parties consented to the jurisdiction of the foreign court.
Further Reading
For more detailed information, see our related Family Law terms:
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