Illegal immigrant divorcing US citizen? Is a divorce really necessary?

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   J Ferrari

   Los Angeles Immigration Attorney

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   Answered January 24, 2013 13:19. The validity of a marriage does not depend on immigration status. So, yes, a divorce is necessary.

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   Irene Vaisman

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   Answered January 24, 2013 13:15. you are legally married and yes you do need a legal divorce if you do not wish to stay in your marriage. You immigration status has nothing to do with the legality of your marriage

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   Laura Jacobson

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   Answered January 24, 2013 13:16. Your marriage is legal regardless of your immigration status. It's up for you to decide if getting a divorce is worth the money for you, and you'd be better off speaking with a family law attorney about the consequences of staying married. Many cities have non-profit legal clinics that help with divorces for free or low-cost.

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   Ibraheim Shalabi

   Palos Hills Immigration Attorney

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   Answered January 24, 2013 13:57. Agreed with everyone else. You need to get an actual divorce as your immigration status has no bearing on your marriage. Get an attorney and get a divorce. He needs it as well if he ever wants to remarry so he'll need an attorney regardless. Make it an easy divorce with no disputes and one attorney can do it for you both.
   
   Good luck.

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