Q: How do I get divorced if I was married in Canada and I'm a US citizen? We've been separated for 10 years.
This was 10 years ago I was 19 years old young and dumb. I only was there for 6 months I never got dual citizenship and I live in the States now and he lives still in Canada we're still married and I don't know how to get divorced because we were married there and I'm a US citizen and I know the steps to go about it here kind of but I don't know if it changes because it was Canada. I was only in Canada for 6 months and I am classified as a Georgia resident and have a Georgia driver's license. What are the steps I need to take to officially divorce him? We have no shared property of any sort accounts etc, and no children whatsoever. I do know his location so I can send him paperwork if need be as well.
A:
Either spouse may file for divorce in the jurisdiction where they reside once they meet the applicable residency requirements.
While relevant, the place of marriage is not dispositive on the question of jurisdiction.
If you had a child, any accompanying custody and support issues would be subject to the jurisdiction where the child is residing.
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