About Equality in Marriage Institute Expertise As a non profit organization commited to assisting and supporting men and women through their divorce transition, we will answer any questions -from how to get yourself on your feet after being served with divorce papers, questions to ask your lawyer, how to appeal or modify your judgement and the different ways to end your marriage to how to empower and care for yourself, the benefits of joining a support group and how to manage your divorce process. Please note that we are not lawyers, financial advisors or therapists. The information given is intended to provide you with direction towards resources, websites, and answers that can help you through your transition.
Experience We have experience answering hundreds of questions from both men and women who are going through the divorce process.
Divorce Issues - wanting to divorce, but live in different states
Expert: Equality in Marriage Institute - 11/14/2005
Question I live in Alabama, and my wife lives in Texas. We've been separated for about a year now. We were married in Texas. What state would i have to file for divorce under?
Answer Dear Greg,
You file for divorce in the state in which you reside. So, if you want the divorce and you live in Alabama, then you would file in Alabama. It is possible that she can file in Texas also. It may in your best interest to look at the divorce laws in both states (divorcesource.com) to see what state would be more favorable to the two of you. Check out equalityinmarriage.org and aaml.org for more info on divorce.
