Eagle Bridge, NY Divorce Law Firms & Lawyers

A divorce decree granted by a foreign country where BOTH parties submit themselves to the jurisdiction of the court of such country, and in which there is no fraud or coercion involved, will be given recognition in New York courts.  Such a divorce decree is not entitled to recognition if it is shown that the person seeking the divorce is guilty of fraud or some kind of trickery in securing the other spouse's appearance in the divorce.  The mere fact that a divorce is from another country does not make it a problem.  Provided that the jurisdictional requirements of the other country are met and both parties participate in the divorce, then New York should recognize the divorce.  You should consult with an attorney in your area to review the particulars of your situation before relying on the advice and information provided above. - Alfred Polizzotto, III

You do have options for divorce.  However, the procedure will depend on whether you are able to locate your spouse to serve him with the divorce summons.  If you cannot locate your spouse after a diligent search, you can still file for divorce, but you will likely spend more in legal fees and time to obtain an order for substituted service. Feel free to call me for a free consultation.  My office can also assist you in doing a preliminary search for your spouse and give you some guidance on other means of locating him.   I will be at my desk until 5:30pm today. (646) 587-0188 Sincerely, Leta Leta Liou, Esq.The Law Firm of Liou & Maisonet, PLLC124 Nassau Street, Suite 2New York, New York 10038Tel (646) 587-0188 Email: letaliou@gmail.comFax (646) 587-0187Matrimonial and Family Law Attorneys serving New York, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Bronx, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Rockland, and Orange Counties.