Married in another country
Q: My spouse and I were married in another county. We are now getting divorced. Can we get divorced here?
A: Yes, the rules of California provide that marriages from another country will be recognized and that so long as the jurisdictional requirements are met (in California 6 months in the state and 3 months in the county) the court can grant the divorce. Often clients will also ask if their native country will recognize the divorce. Most countries will recognize a divorce from the United States, but not all. If this is a concern, it is best to ask a legal representative from the other country if the divorce would be recognized.
