Q: married in 1998 , divorced in 2014 but reconciled and got married again. Now i want to file for divorce.
5 kids together. The divorce in 2014 occurred overseas. And when i got back here to California and filed for divorce, judge said the divorce decree from overseas is valid and no need to file for divorce it's just a matter of property division and child custody. We reconciled before proceeding with that and I dismissed the case and we got married again in 2015. So now I want to file for divorce. My question is , regarding property division, will the court count the total of years we been married 1st time and second time? Or will it just consider that we only been married for 2 years?
Also husband has been solely bread winner. I was stay at home mom all these years,will this affect my chances of getting custody of my children? That I don't have a job?
Also he is threatening that if i file hey will flee the country. Would that be a problem if he does?
A: You can certainly file for divorce, but it's best to use an attorney given these circumstances. You may try to count the entire term of marriage, and an attorney should carefully craft related arguments. If he flees, you may be able to nonetheless attach his assets if need be. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Child Custody, and Education Law. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or warranties; or create any Attorney-Client relationship.
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