David, I saw some replies from you while doing some searches on the internet and was wondering if you can answer a question for me. I am not looking for anything free, its just a question that I have. I live in the U.S. (Pennsylvania) and married a Canadian last October. Long story short, things are not working out between us and are looking into getting divorced or having it annauled. Question: Am I considered to be married in the U.S.? I didn't think that I am but she wants me to file. I figured since we got married in Canada, she would have to be the one to file. Can you please answer this for me? I would really appreciate it. Thank you in advance XXXXXXXXXXX -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- david ingram replies: You are married in both countries, pure and simple. A divorce in either Pennsylvania or the province your wife lives in would also be legal in both countries. Canada will allow an extremely easy no fault divorce after a one year separation. If you get hold of a SELF-COUNSEL PRESS Divorce guide with forms you can do it easily yourselves with little cost providing there are no children involved. Self Counsel has US and Canadian Guides which you can find at: http://www.self-counsel.com If there are children involved or you have bought a house together or there are other factors, you should both consult with lawyers to have your rights explained. Answers to this and other similar questions can be obtained free on Air every Sunday morning. 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