Married in Vegas, Divorce in PA. which state holds precedence?

I was married in Las Vegas, I live in the Commonwealth of PA. I am now filing for divorce, which state has legal precedence over the divorce proceedings and wait time?

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5 Responses to “Married in Vegas, Divorce in PA. which state holds precedence?”

  1. karren b Says:
    March 19th, 2009 at 5:35 pm

    Where ever you lived during marraige

  2. wizjp Says:
    March 19th, 2009 at 6:01 pm

    Divorce is resident state NOW. Period

  3. mr danger Says:
    March 19th, 2009 at 6:24 pm

    The state where you and your spouse actually live as a married couple, where you were married is of no consequence.

  4. free_angel Says:
    March 19th, 2009 at 7:08 pm

    PA. Nevada could care less what happens to the marriage once the “I do’s” are said.

  5. casurfwatcher Says:
    March 19th, 2009 at 7:33 pm

    whichever state you are legally residing in at the time you file