If the grounds for divorce in your state are adultery, cruel and inhuman treatment, abandonment or a long period of separation that you cannot, or do not wish to establish, ask your lawyer if you can file for divorce in a state where irreconcilable differences are sufficient grounds for ending your marriage.
If your lawyer says “yes, you may file for divorce in a different state”, ask her to explain the filing requirements and more importantly, the state’s divorce laws relating to the division of assets, child custody, spousal support, child support and any other significant issues that exist in your case. If the alternate state’s divorce laws are acceptable to you and your lawyer agrees, consider filing your divorce in the alternative state.
This article is not legal advice. You should consult an attorney if you have legal questions that relate to your specific divorce.
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