# Spouse changing resident states

**URL:** <https://forum.rosen.com/t/spouse-changing-resident-states/11775>\
**Category:** Divorce and Separation Answers\
**Created:** [February 10, 2011, 3:04pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/spouse-changing-resident-states/11775 "2011-02-10T15:04:46Z")\
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**Author:** ![dersh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ecc23a/32.png) [@dersh](https://forum.rosen.com/u/dersh)\
**Post date:** [February 10, 2011, 3:04pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/spouse-changing-resident-states/11775/1 "2011-02-10T15:04:46Z")

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I have separated from my wife, no legal papers have been filed, I still support financially (100%), and regular visits. I moved to Atlanta, my question is, if she moves to SC or GA, can I file for divorce in those states without a year long wait that is mandated in NC? We are renting a home so when she moves, will she no longer be a resident, she will move in summer so the kids won’t be in school.

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**Author:** ![Erin\_Clarey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/9de0a6/32.png) [@Erin\_Clarey](https://forum.rosen.com/u/Erin_Clarey)\
**Post date:** [February 10, 2011, 4:12pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/spouse-changing-resident-states/11775/2 "2011-02-10T16:12:06Z")

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You will have to ask a lawyer in SC or GA. I cannot speak as to what the law is there.