what r my liabilities to my wife after divorce im a green card holder?

by Bob on September 9, 2010

we got married 21 years ago in Pakistan, she is a usa citizen and im a green card holder. We have 3 kids. Which divorce laws will our divorce fall under and what will be financial liabilities on both of us?

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Lilith September 9, 2010 at 9:04 am: You will probably have to pay her 70 to 80pc of your assets. Just remember that she has to look after your children and will probably not be able to work fulltime so don’t be mean.
s k a September 9, 2010 at 9:04 am: once you are a citizen of US and a green card holder – the marriage that took place in Pakistan, is now acceptable in US.
All further actions will be as per the law – where you are the citizen.

So US laws will apply.

You have to accept – good and bad of the country of immigration.
thunderintheheavens September 9, 2010 at 9:04 am: If you divorce in the US and choose to live in the US, it depends very much on what state you’re in. Texas, for example always goes on the woman’s side.

If you divorce in the US and head back to Pakistan then the wife can whistle for any settlement.

Another issue is mediation. If you can agree amicably then all should be clear.
moviebuff September 9, 2010 at 9:04 am: Are you even sure that you will be able to stay in the USA after the divorce,
moonmother2000 September 9, 2010 at 9:04 am: You don’t say where you reside – your divorce will be governed by the entity of your residence. If you are in the United States, different states have different divorce laws, so it is impossible to any your question without more information. It probably should not be answered in general. You need to talk to a qualified family law attorney.