Q: If I divorce my wife and she then leaves the country to live in Kenya, how can I get my divorce finalized?
Hi, I am divorcing my wife after being married 30 days. She is from Kenya and entered the US on a K-1 visa. If she leaves the US, she will not be able to re-enter. My question is, which type of divorce (fault or non-fault) would be best in this scenario, where she will not be able to appear at a final divorce hearing? I can likely get her to sign divorce papers before she leaves. How will I be able to finalize the divorce if she is not able to come back to the US? I'm concerned that once she leaves I'll be unable to finalize our divorce and she will possibly come after me years from now for money etc...
A: It's a question for a family lawyer. I believe a family lawyer can advise you how you can resolve this issue. PLEASE don't try to handle this by yourself , or your fears may be justified.
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