Am I divorced?

[Nkeasterling44 1]

Hello, My question is a little complicated. I was previously married in 2000. I seperated in 2010. My ex states that he went to his country, Jordan, and filed a divorce because that is where we were married. We both live in USA. I went to Jordan in 2016 and tried to get married there to my fiance and for some reason theyou are saying I am not divorced. I have the paper translated into English and it states.." wife is considered divorced from husband". My fiance is saying my ex is suppose to pay me money and that's why they don't consider me divorced. Now, I have petitioned for my fiance to come to USA to marry me. In the meantime the state if Florida is pursuing child support from my ex, they said the only way they will stop is if a court gets involved. So now my ex filed for divorce here in the USA, NY where he lives.

Basically I want to know if this will create problems for me. I have received the letter of acceptance from California just this week. Should I get an immigration lawyer?

[Unlockable 7,314]

The "divorce" in Jordan aside, if your ex has indeed filed for divorce in the US then you will have to wait until you have the final divorce decree.

You will not be able to continue with your K1 because your are not free to marry.

[Nkeasterling44 1]

Will this be found by the embassy or do I need to tell them? Will I have to file again?

[Anitafeliz 1,133]

Did you have a divorce decree?? If the stipulations of the divorce arent met then the contract is void.

Meaning not free to marry.

What did you submit as proof of divorce?

Edited October 24, 2016 by Anitafeliz

[Nkeasterling44 1]

I submitted the paper that he gave me. It says "General Ifta'a....Grand Mufti. And it's says...it says.."thus she is not his wife.."... It clearly says this so I'm not sure why I went they were saying I'm not divorced.