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Are foreign divorces and court orders enforced in the U.S.?

Jan 17, 2011

divorce attorney Jill DuffyQuestion:

My ex-wife and I lived in Canada when we got divorced so our divorce decree is from another country. 

Our decree contains ambiguous language regarding spousal support after I retire.

Is this order from Canada enforceable in the United States? Does the U.S. recognize foreign divorces and their orders?


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Ask A Lawyer: Divorce In The Philippines

Apr 16, 2009

Question:

I am an American now living in the Philippines, and I made a mistake by marrying the wrong Filipina. I want a U.S. divorce from her. I have a friend who was in the same situation and got a U.S. divorce without leaving the Philippines a year ago.

I am on Social Security and no longer have a home in the United States; therefore I cannot afford to come there for a time to accomplish a divorce.

The U.S. Embassy here in the Philippines tells me that getting a U.S. divorce is possible in my situation. I have heard that once the divorce has been acquired, I can simply have it legally entered into record here in the Philippines.


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Ask a Lawyer: Annulment vs. Divorce

Nov 29, 1999

Question:

What's the diference between an annulment and divorce? I'm brazilian and I've been married to an American citizen since Jan. 2005. We've been living together since Oct. 2003. My husband is talking about annulment, and I want a divorce. We have a house (my name is in the tittle) in Austin, TX that we bougth in May 2005. In Texas Law, if we annul or divorce, will the judge force us to sell our house and divide the proceeds 50/50 between us?

Answer:

Allow me to preface my answer to your question with the disclaimer that I am not licensed to practice law in the state of Texas. It depends what the law of Texas is as far as annulment versus divorce. In general, annulment is totally driven by what your state statute says are "grounds" for the annulment. Please consult an attorney on this and if it has any impact upon your ability to remain in this country. As far as the home, in general, each of you are entitled to one-half of the equity in the house. It is not a requirement that the house be sold, if one of you can buy the other one out (such as through a refinance). Good luck.

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