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    Aug 11, 2008, 07:48 AM
    Married in one Country, Divorced in another
    If you get married in Panama but reside in Maryland for over a year, do you have to file in the Maryland or can you file in Panama and it still be official?
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    Aug 21, 2008, 09:22 AM
    Most states in the United States have residency requirements, check with your local clerk
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    Sep 10, 2008, 02:15 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by loganqueen
    If you get married in Panama but reside in Maryland for over a year, do you have to file in the Maryland or can you file in Panama and it still be official?
    Overseas marriage is also recognized in US and other countries. If you've been resident of Maryland for more than 6 months, you can file a divorce with local court there. Also you can file in jurisdiction where your spouse lives.

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