Typically once the filing process is initiated there is a “discovery” session where both parties are expected to declared all their assets in US n home country ..if a partner does not reveal there is nothing much that can be done. I have friends who had to let go of their joint assets back in india ..many time we need to pick our battle carefully
Thanks a lot Amrita for sharing this, can you suggest some good lawyer who provide free consultation in Washington state, I live in Seattle and I am desperately looking for someone who can advice me
For H4 dependent if they want to continue living in the US post divorce from their H1b partner they have the following options they can explore: 1. Opt for legal separation instead of divorce -This is a very popular option explored by folks where one partner is on H1B & the other is on H4 dependent. Basically couples can maintain separate households like divorce couple until they get their EAD/Green card but none of them can re-marry as long as they are legally separated. 2. H4 dependent can get their own H1B through employment 3. Student visa by pursuing higher studies 4. U visa for victims of domestic violence
1. Legal aid cells have lawyers for guidance but they take time. Find violence based NGO (if relationship had violence) and see if you can be connected to lawyers 2. pick a lawyer you are truly comfortable with
If someone who got divorced in India and then got the notorized divorce certificate, how do we update the marital status in US? How will the public records know that we are divorced?
Unlike India ..there is no requirement for both parties to sign the divorce papers ..if one person initiates the paper work ..the other party just needs to be notified ..if the receiving party does not respond within 30 days , divorce will still be granted
Normally the first consultation is free ..explore this option if possible. I would highly recommend folks to approach this as amicably as possible without wasting money time & energy. Life is too short for bitter fights.
I'm glad this lady took this approach to get divorce. Normal, explanatory etc.
Christian Guzman.
Thank you Geeta
What happens when one of the partners doesn't reveal her accounts and assets in India during the divorce proceedings?
Typically once the filing process is initiated there is a “discovery” session where both parties are expected to declared all their assets in US n home country ..if a partner does not reveal there is nothing much that can be done. I have friends who had to let go of their joint assets back in india ..many time we need to pick our battle carefully
Thanks a lot Amrita for sharing this, can you suggest some good lawyer who provide free consultation in Washington state, I live in Seattle and I am desperately looking for someone who can advice me
I am so sorry I cannot help with state specific lawyer reference request .. good luck with your process
Kio tuc divorce laina
Hey, did you find any lawer, coz one of my cousin needs a family lawer in DC.
Did u find one?
Do you speak punjabi
how does this work in a h1 and h4 spouse situation if they were married in India and moved here for work? Is it better to divorce in India?
I have the same question
For H4 dependent if they want to continue living in the US post divorce from their H1b partner they have the following options they can explore:
1. Opt for legal separation instead of divorce -This is a very popular option explored by folks where one partner is on H1B & the other is on H4 dependent. Basically couples can maintain separate households like divorce couple until they get their EAD/Green card but none of them can re-marry as long as they are legally separated.
2. H4 dependent can get their own H1B through employment
3. Student visa by pursuing higher studies
4. U visa for victims of domestic violence
1. Legal aid cells have lawyers for guidance but they take time. Find violence based NGO (if relationship had violence) and see if you can be connected to lawyers 2. pick a lawyer you are truly comfortable with
If someone who got divorced in India and then got the notorized divorce certificate, how do we update the marital status in US? How will the public records know that we are divorced?
If you have your divorce documents notarized in the states that should be sufficient proof
If won’t sign wife without her sign divorce can happen or not
Unlike India ..there is no requirement for both parties to sign the divorce papers ..if one person initiates the paper work ..the other party just needs to be notified ..if the receiving party does not respond within 30 days , divorce will still be granted
Hi.. Will you possibly have an info about divorce of an american and a French spouse?
Nationally of spouses doesn’t matter ..US divorce laws are the same for folks in US irrespective of their country of origin
Amrita I need your help for my divorce Please 🙏
I need to know many things please
drop me an email with your questions on amrita.misra15@gmail.com & i will work through your questions.
Do you have any lawyer to consult?
You can Google search any local lawyer
I'm looking for a lawyer but I can't support it
Normally the first consultation is free ..explore this option if possible. I would highly recommend folks to approach this as amicably as possible without wasting money time & energy.
Life is too short for bitter fights.
Hi Amrita, thanks for the video. Can we talk?
Sure .. you can connect me on amrita.misra15@gmail.com