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    Jun 21, 2011, 09:25 PM
    Married in US, divorced in Japan. Is the Japanese divorce recognized in US?
    My son was married in the U.S. to a Japanese citizen. They never lived in the U.S. only Japan. They were divorced in Japan. Is that Japaneze divorce valid and recognized in the U.S.
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    Jun 29, 2011, 05:13 PM

    Yes, that divorce decree granted in Japan would be recognized in any country if signed by a Judge and properly recorded.
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    Jun 29, 2011, 06:10 PM

    Yes, it is a valid divorce and would be accepted. Is there a issue that he is having ?
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