I married my wife 15 years ago in Alabama

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I married my wife 15 years ago in Alabama

I married in my wife in Alabama when i was in the Military. We went to North
Carolina to live. Me and my wife renewed our vows in NC. Where do i get a divorce
from NC or Alabama

Asked on June 29, 2016 under Family Law, North Carolina

Answers:

B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 7 years ago | Contributor

You file for divorce in the state where you reside at the time of filing, not in the state where you were married.   By reside, the court will usually require you or your wife to have actually lived in a county and state for purposes of living in that county-- not just visiting.


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