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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.
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Immigration Attorney in Atlanta, GA.
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.
[Note: Consistent with Avvo policy, this communication is intended as general information and not specific legal advice, and this communication does not create an attorney-client relationship.] David N. Soloway Frazier, Soloway & Poorak, PC 1800 Century Place, Suite 100 Atlanta, Georgia 30345 www.fspklaw.com 404-320-7000 * 1-877-232-5352 * dsoloway@fspklaw.com
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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).
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