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Each state is going to have jurisdictional and residency laws on their books that tell you when you can file divorce in that state. Most states usually practice the same philosophy. And for example, in Florida and also in North Carolina, where I’m licensed, to file for divorce in those states, at least one spouse must have resided in that state for a minimum of 6 months before filing. and residing means actual physical presence in that state with the intent to remain in that state. Generally, what they’re looking for to
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prove residency, I know mainly in Florida, the easiest way to prove it is just to show them your driver’s license because your driver’s license is going to have an issue date, right? So, if that issue date is at least six months prior to that date of filing, then you’re good. That’s all the court wants to see. You can also have someone come in and testify or they can sign an affidavit that basically says, “I know Steve. Steve has been a resident of Florida for at least six months prior to
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filing. There are some exceptions like military exceptions that can get complicated because oftentimes military members will just list state of residence or home of record if you will. The court can look at that mainly only for divorce though. So, if you are a military member and you have children, where that child has resided for 6 months is going to control always. But if you’re looking to just get divorced, you could get divorced as a military member if your home of record is in Florida for at least six months.