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    Jan 22, 2011, 04:52 PM
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    If we were married in Florida but live in North Carolina what state law do we follow ?
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    Jan 22, 2011, 05:06 PM

    In terms of what?
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    Jan 22, 2011, 07:38 PM
    To get a divorce. We were married in Florida but we now live in North Carolina. We have been here for eight years. Do we follow Florida's divorce procedures or North Carolina?
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    Jan 22, 2011, 07:47 PM

    You follow the laws and file in the state you have residence.

    So in your case you file in NC and that will automaticlaly have you following their laws.
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    Jan 22, 2011, 08:15 PM

    Yes, You follow the laws where you are a resident. After 8 years, you are residents of NC.
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