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Filing motions out of state
My divorce was handled in CT but I now live in MA. Can I file motions related to my divorce in MA?
Asked on June 9, 2009 under Family Law, Connecticut
Answers:
J.V., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
I am not completely clear on where in the proceedings you are but basically if the divorce originated in CT court it must remain in that court. You also need a marital connection to a state in order to proceed with a divorce in said state. I do not know your situation but would assume you just moved to MA after the divorce began and the marriage was in CT or you lived there long enough to allow CT proper jurisdiction.
I would advise consulting with your attorney handling the case to discuss specifics and verify whether you can do anything in MA but with what I know and the little explanation from you I would have to say no to filing a motion in MA on a CT divorce
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