Orlando, FL asked in Family Law for Florida

Q: Girlfriend recently got divorced. I live in Fl, she resides in P.R., has custody of child. Move to FL with child.

I have a girlfriend who recently was divorced in Puerto Rico. Now, she had a child with her ex-husband. She has full custody of child due to the father being a negligent abusive husband. Now, I want to marry this girl. What must she do in order for me to marry her here in Florida where I reside. Also, what she must do on her end to come and live with me.

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Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
Answered
  • Deltona, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: Well you and her have to apply for a marriage license at the county courthouse and then get married. She has to travel here in order to marry you here and live here. Isn't this just common sense?

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