Alimony Foreign Spouse In Texas
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You need to consult a family law attorney in your state familiar with divorcing someone who is outside the country. Most states will allow a divorce if one of the parties is a resident (usually met after living in the state for 6 months or more).
The citizen spouse must sign a contract (I-864) with the Federal government promising to support the non-citizen spouse financially. In most cases, even if the couple divorces, the citizen spouse must continue to support the non-citizen spouse.
Divorcing your spouse when they live overseas is not as difficult as you may believe. While it is a bit more complicated, logistically, the divorce process is functionally the same as for two people who live in California.
Once you and your ex-wife have legally divorced, your financial responsibility for her ends, including your obligation as a sponsor on the Form I-864 (Affidavit of Support). This means that her immigration status remains intact, but you are not financially responsible for her anymore.
As long as you live here and meet the residency requirements for Texas you can obtain a divorce regardless of where your spouse lives. You will have to try to serve him with the summons and complaint.
With the advent of no-fault divorces in most States, and most Western countries, the MOST you lose is 50% of what you have brought into the marriage DURING the marriage (inheritances are exempt from division). AND you get 50% of whatever your SPOUSE has brought into the marriage.
Countries including Australia, Canada, Germany, Mexico, and the U.K. regularly work with U.S. courts to enforce alimony orders across international borders. However, enforcing an international alimony order may take more time than enforcing a domestic one.
