Posted on October 10, 2010.
We live in Florida and Our Children Were Born here. I Do not Mind Staying in Florida So We Can share care of the Children, he Does not want to grant a divorce to Because He Thinks I Will Move Back to Brazil With The Children. I Would Like To Visit With Them There is opportunity. Our only union ceremony in Brazil Took place over 7 years ago. How do I file? Do I need to go to back to Brazil or can it be done here in Florida? I Have Limited Financial Resources.
Bree Groupe says...
As far as the law is concerned you are not married in the US.The only issue for the two of you here would be deciding custody of the children and child support.Go to your local courthouse and speak to them, they offer low cost services to help you.
In Brazil, however, you may be married if you married in the civil and religious.If it was only a religious wedding, then legally that does not count either.
In order for you to take the children to Brazil to visit, both you and the father have to sign so they can have a passport and visa.In addition, you will have to have a notarized letter signed by him allowing you to leave the country with them.
Posted on October 11, 2010
