Where and When Can I File For Divorce
My question involves divorce in the State of: Illinois or DC
I need some help understanding how to go about this:
My husband and I lived in DC. We then separated (not legally) for a year. At that time, I lived in a place that I own in Illinois, while he stayed in DC.
We tried to reconcile. I kept my residence in Illinois but physically went back to DC to see if we could work things out.
A month ago, we finally called it quits. I am now in NYC to start a graduate program, and he is in DC.
Where do we file? Can I file in Illinois, if I still own my home there but haven't been there for several months? Can I consider that my permanent residence and NY my partial-year residence?
I ask all of this because my soon-to-be ex will potentially be moving, too. I'm not sure that we'll actually be able to claim residency in DC anymore, and NY has a very long term residency requirement.
Thank you for any help on this.
Re: Where and When Can I File For Divorce
You can file in the state where you're domiciled once you meet the residency requirements, or in the state where your husband is domiciled if and when he meets the residency requirements.