South Florida International Divorce Lawyer
Regardless of whether your spouse and children live in another country, you are still entitled to file for divorce in Florida. The only requirement for filing is that you have been a “resident” of the State of Florida at least six months prior to filing a Petition. A “resident” in this instance does not have the same meaning as a “legal permanent resident” used in Immigration Law. It simply means you have been residing in Florida for at least six months regardless of your immigration status.
Family Law & Immigration Legal Counsel · Hablamos Español
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Many foreign nationals who reside in Florida fail to pursue a divorce in the United States under the erroneous belief that they do not have the option to do so. However, obtaining a divorce (or as Florida calls it a “dissolution of marriage”) is usually less expensive and much quicker, especially where certain Latin countries are concerned. It should be noted that while Florida courts will have jurisdiction to grant a dissolution of marriage to an individual residing in the state, Florida courts do not have jurisdiction over property outside the United States nor children who are not present in the state. Those issues will have to be tackled where the children reside and/or the international property is located.
From the moment you step into our Miami offices, we will work with you to address all of your divorce and immigration concerns. Our divorce attorney, Stephanie G. Morrow, is bilingual in Spanish and English, and can help explain your options in your native language. We are dedicated to helping our clients find solutions.
Handling All Your International Divorce Concerns
From child custody to the division of marital property, individuals pursuing an international or non-resident divorce have many concerns that require proper and thorough attention. Again, if you have children or property outside the United States, Florida courts do not have any jurisdiction, but if you have children here, they will be part of the plan.
Helping Clients from Around the World
We represent clients from around the world in international divorce and immigration proceedings, including the following regions:
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe: Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Denmark, Holland, Russia, the Czech Republic
- Central America: Honduras, Nicaragua, Guatemala
- South America: Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, Peru, Ecuador, Chile, Argentina
- The Caribbean: Cuba, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Trinidad, Jamaica, Bahamas, Cayman Islands
- The Middle East: Israel and Egypt
- Africa: Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Eritrea
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It is possible for a foreigner to get a divorce in the USA. At the Miami Law Offices of Stephanie G. Morrow, we will help you take care of all your divorce, immigration, and family law concerns. Contact us today for more information about our family law and immigration law counsel in Spanish and English. Hablamos español.
