What is the procedure, timeframes, etc for divorce for a couple who
were marriend in Brazil (5 years ago), have resided in U.S. for the
past 2 years and have 2 small children, both born here in U.S.?  Can
the couple file for divorce in the state where they reside or do they
have to return to Brazil to file andf finalize?  How long does this
take? What constitutes a "legal separation" in Brazil and is this
required prior to filing for divorce? Will the laws of the state where
they reside take precedence over such issues as alimony, child support
and visitation?  Can the wife legally take the children to Brazil and
not return to the US even if it is against the will of the father?
What rights to the children does the father have if he has been caught
in an act of infidelity?  What impact will infidelity play in the
resolution of the divorce?

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Request for Question Clarification by richard-ga on 28 Sep 2003 17:15 PDT

Hello:

Can you tell me the name of the US state that you currently reside in,
and have you been in the that state for the two year period?

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Clarification of Question by sibee-ga on 28 Sep 2003 18:41 PDT

The state is Kentucky and yes, the couple has resided in that state
for the entire 2 years that they have lived in U.S.

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Request for Question Clarification by richard-ga on 28 Sep 2003 20:40 PDT

Hello again.

I recently answered a similar question under South Carolina law:
Divorce
http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=253017

I can adapt this answer for you under Kentucky law, but that only
covers a portion of the issues raised in your seven-part question.

Perhaps you should consider cancelling this question and relisting it
as multiple questions.  The Google Answers guidelines on breaking up
multi-part questions and setting appropriate prices are at
http://answers.google.com/answers/help.html

-R