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    Aug 12, 2013, 09:57 AM
    Divorce laws
    I was married in Hawaii but have resided in Texas for 10 years. If I file for divorce, do I go by Hawaii divorce laws or by Texas divorce laws?
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    Aug 12, 2013, 10:02 AM
    You file for divorce in the location you are currently a resident. In your case, Texas. Assuming your wife also lives in Texas.
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    Aug 13, 2013, 02:01 AM
    Is Texas where both you and spouse lived together ?

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