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Where do I get divorced if I was married in Hong Kong?

Where do I get divorced if I was married in Hong Kong?

Q: What happens if you marry someone for citizenship and then divorce?

If you marry someone for citizenship and later divorce, your immigration status could be scrutinized. If you obtained your green card through the marriage, you may still retain it unless it was determined that the marriage was fraudulent. It's advisable to seek legal advice to navigate any potential complications.

Q: Do you lose U.S. citizenship after divorce?

No, you do not lose U.S. citizenship after divorce. Citizenship is not contingent on marital status. However, if you obtained your citizenship through marriage to a U.S. citizen, the government may review your case if there are concerns about the legitimacy of the marriage.

Full question:

I am a Filipino citizen but my parents are U.S. citizens who live in California, I live in Hong Kong. I got married in Hong Kong on 1994 and the same year when I visited my parents we got married in Las Vegas as well. I filed divorce in Hong Kong and the final decree was granted to me on 2006. The final decree has dissolve the marriage in Hong Kong and stated that the same marriage was registered in Nevada. Do I need to get another divorce in Nevada? O r do I just need to register the divorce decree.My fiancee now is a permanent resident in California. Though we can get married in Hong Kong, I wanted to know if our marriage will be valid in the States.

Category: Divorce
Date: 04/07/2025
State: California

Answer:

Please see the information at the following link:

http://www.travel.state.gov/law/info/marriage/marriage_641.html

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FAQs

What happens if you marry a US citizen and then divorce?

If you marry a U.S. citizen and then divorce, your legal status in the U.S. may be affected, especially if you obtained your residency through the marriage. The divorce does not automatically revoke your residency status, but it may impact your ability to apply for citizenship. It's important to consult an immigration attorney to understand your specific situation.

What happens if you marry someone for citizenship and then divorce?

What happens if you marry someone who is already married in the Philippines?

If you marry someone who is already married in the Philippines, the second marriage is generally considered invalid under Philippine law. This could lead to legal complications, including potential criminal charges for bigamy. It’s crucial to ensure that all prior marriages have been legally dissolved before entering into a new marriage.

Do you lose U.S. citizenship after divorce?

Is my divorce in the US valid in the Philippines?

A divorce obtained in the U.S. is generally not recognized in the Philippines, unless one spouse is a foreign national and the divorce was granted under the laws of that foreign country. Philippine law typically requires a court to annul a marriage rather than recognize a foreign divorce. Consulting with a legal expert in family law is advisable for specific cases.