If my husband and I got married in Alabama and been living in Indiana can a divorce be filed in Indiana even though we never filed marriage license in Indiana? ...

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If my husband and I got married in Alabama and been living in Indiana can a divorce be filed in Indiana even though we never filed marriage license in Indiana?

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You can file for divorce in

You can file for divorce in Indiana as long as you or your spouse have lived in Indiana for at least six months prior to filing for divorce. In addition, you or your spouse must live in the county where the divorce is filed for at least three months. If you and your spouse live in different counties, you can file in either county as long as you meet the residency requirements. It is not necessary to file a copy of your marriage license with the state for the state to obtain jurisdiction over your divorce.

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You can file for divorce in

You can file for divorce in Indiana as long as you or your spouse have lived in Indiana for at least six months prior to filing for divorce. In addition, you or your spouse must live in the county where the divorce is filed for at least three months. If you and your spouse live in different counties, you can file in either county as long as you meet the residency requirements. It is not necessary to file a copy of your marriage license with the state for the state to obtain jurisdiction over your divorce.