Q: I’m here from Haiti on a Visa and am awaiting on my green card document. I want to divorce my husband still in Haiti.
He still lives in Haiti and does not want the divorce because I’m the sole provider for us and our daughters and he doesn’t want to work.
A: If you meet the residency requirements (lived in Florida for six months as your permanent home) then you can file for divorce in Florida. If the child is living in Florida then those issues will be addressed in Florida. If the child still lives in Haiti then Florida would not have jurisdiction to address the children's issues. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
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