International divorce

Connecticut Viewed 35 times. Posted about 1 month ago in Immigration

my husband was born in US, but has a S. African passport, lives in dubai. we were married in Dubai (I am from another country altogether) and have a daughter who is S. African.
my husband wants a divorce and wants to give me a final settlement of 8K plus little something "for the kid" whereas he has over 50 mil and we have lots of assets. I cannot contest him in those countries where nobody would give me justice since I am a woman (I can't even access our family account without my husband's permission).
Can I get divorce in US in search of a fair distribution of marital assets (we're married for over 8 years and he was broke when we got married)? - Is this your question? Add additional information

Answers (2)

David Nabow Soloway

This attorney is licensed in Georgia. Posted about 1 month ago.

I am sorry to learn about the need for a divorce. Jurisdictional legal issues (the authority of a particular court to address a particular subject or to make a decision binding upon a particular person) can be complex. You have posted your question in the "immigration" forum of Avvo, but it would be more efficient for you to seek advice on this subject from a domestic relations/divorce attorney.

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Michael D Fox

This attorney is licensed in Connecticut and 1 other state. Posted about 1 month ago.

The answer to your question will not be easy as it results from many factors including how long you have lived in CT (and your immigration status), where the assets are located, where the child resides (and the child's citizenship), whether there was a prenuptual agreement, and whether there is a divorce action pending in any other jurisdiction (among many, many other questions).

You need to contact an experienced family law attorney ASAP in order to better understand your rights and abilities.