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Old Oct 1st, 2009, 03:48 PM   #1
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Friends filed for divorce in Japan. I understand their divorce is recognized in the US, but her husband is refusing to file for divorce in the US and claims they are still married in the US. ???
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If they both agreed the divorce in Japan it is valid already in the USA.

She should proceed as if it is. He can file in court if he disagrees, and he will lose.
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Friends filed for divorce in Japan. I understand their divorce is recognized in the US, but her husband is refusing to file for divorce in the US and claims they are still married in the US. ???
U.S. is signatory to the International Treaty and the American Court will enforce it. If ex is unwilling to comply she need to call the police and file a criminal complaint. I don't understand why she hasn't. Where does she and he live?
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