Q: If I live in the United States and my spouse lives in Puerto Rico can I file for divorce in the United States
Or do I need to go to Puerto Rico
A: As long as you have been a resident of Florida for at least six months you can file for divorce here. You will need to serve your spouse with the papers in PR but you don’t have to go there. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
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Where did you live last as husband & wife?
That would be a venue issue if your wife raises an objection
As long as you lived I assume Flo for at least last 6 months to you can file for a dissolution of marriage here in Florida.
Although Puerto Rico is not a state it’s a territory of the USA .
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