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  1. #1
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    Default How to Get a Divorce Without Your Spouse's Consent

    My question involves a marriage in the state of: NYC/Florida
    In July of this year, my husband kicked me out of our home in NY for reasons I still don't know, and threatened to throw me out of the window. I called the police, filled out a report but sadly they said there was nothing they could do. So I was forced to stay in a hotel for a few nights, then I went to stay with my sister in Pennsylvania. My 3 children refused to stay with their father and came with me the night he kicked me out. While in Pennsylvania I decided to move to to Florida. I have enrolled my children in school here. I have been here in Florida now for 3 months. Before I left, I sent him Separation Papers which he never signed, so I have no copy of it. I also asked for Child Support which I have not gotten any yet. My question is this: How do I get a divorce being that I know he will not consent to it? The children ask him for money and he says no. I have asked and he won't send anything. I want a divorce. He is still in NY and I am in Florida. What can I do to get a divorce and get Child Support?

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    Default Re: Divorce

    You have two options. Wait until you have been a Florida resident for 6 months or go back to NY and file for divorce there.

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    Default Re: Divorce

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    You have two options. Wait until you have been a Florida resident for 6 months or go back to NY and file for divorce there.
    I would wait the additional three months and file in FL. You want FL to have jurisdiction and you don't want him trying to demand that the children be returned to NY. He cannot do that if you all have lived in FL for at least six months.

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    Default Re: Divorce

    Be prepared for the Judge to give him visitation with the children.

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