I live in GA and was told that since my soon to be ex-husband resides in NC that I would have to file for divorce in the state in Which he resides.
Are you able to confirm?
You can file for divorce in either state assuming you meet the residency requirements for that state and any other requirements (for example, you have been separated for the length of time that is required by that state).
I am not licensed in Georgia and therefore cannot give legal advice about divorces in Georgia.
To file for an absolute divorce in North Carolina, you must meet each of the following:
(1) At least one party is a resident of the State of NC and has been a resident of the State of NC for the 6 months preceding the filing of the action.
(2) You must have a valid marriage.
(3) At least one party must have separated with the intent to remain permanently separate and apart.
(4) You must have lived continuously separate and apart for at least one year without resumption of the marital relationship.
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