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Came here on K1, marriage seems to be over, what should my next step be?

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jeffandmariya   0

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Me and my husband decided that we don't want to be together anymore. We were married for almost 2 years now. I want to leave, what should my actions be from now on?

I want to leave as soon as possible and we never registered the marriage in my home country so if I leave now would he be able to go through the divorce procedure without me being here?

Thanks in advance for the answers!

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lost_at_sea   995

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I'm sorry to hear about your situation.

Yes, you can become divorced even though you live apart (and return to Bulgaria).

You'll have a bunch of paperwork you'll need to complete and sign, and if for some reason you do not agree about splitting your assets, you could be required to go before a judge, so I hope that part is amicable. It'll depend on the divorce requirements in the state that you currently reside in.

It may be easier to complete the divorce paperwork before you leave than having to deal with it at a distance, however.

It is extremely difficult, nigh on impossible, for him to do the divorce entirely on his own so you should do what you can to make sure it happens - particularly if you or he wish to ever remarry.

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VanessaTony   3,567

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Me and my husband decided that we don't want to be together anymore. We were married for almost 2 years now. I want to leave, what should my actions be from now on?

I want to leave as soon as possible and we never registered the marriage in my home country so if I leave now would he be able to go through the divorce procedure without me being here?

Thanks in advance for the answers!

First, I would have him file the documents before you leave and have you sign them. This will make your divorce much easier. You can even usually download the form from the court website.

Second, I assume you have a greencard? If so, once you return to your home country, take the GC to a US embassy (or mail it in, there is a form) to relinquish your LPR status. This will make it easier if you ever want to visit the US again.

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You'll have to look into the quarantine and pet importing laws for Bulgaria.

You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.  - Dr. Seuss

 

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Me and my husband decided that we don't want to be together anymore. We were married for almost 2 years now. I want to leave, what should my actions be from now on?

I want to leave as soon as possible and we never registered the marriage in my home country so if I leave now would he be able to go through the divorce procedure without me being here?

Thanks in advance for the answers! very sad for your situation seems like such a waste wished you could have worked it out but guess its beyond that best of luck

DeWayne

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There are plenty of International Pet Shippers.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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