Divorcing & Going back to my home country.

[ghxste 1]

We (unfortunately) decided to file for an uncontested divorce, no kids or any assets with me signing every agreement and settlement and acknowledgement of service.
We already have everything sorted and dont disagree on anything, I contest nothing. I just want to go back home. He neglects me almost completely. We just tolerate each other, but without spite.

 

We got a date for an ''Initial conference'' , but I had planned to go back to my home country before then, and Im scared that something can go wrong if I don't go... But since I am the respondent and not the plaintiff in this case, maybe its okay.
I do know I don't have to go to the final hearing. Anyone got any advice? Will it matter if I dont go to the initial conference, or should I re schedule my flight? Thank you.

[JFH 12,189]

This is more of a divorced procedures question than an immigration question. The immigration side is simple - you can leave on the next plane if you wish. You are free to go to your home country whenever you wish. I’m sorry things didn’t work out as you had planned. 

 

Divorce laws vary vary from state to state so it will depend on the requirements in the state where your spouse is filing for divorce. I cannot imagine, since you are the respondent and are not contesting anything and there are no children involved, that you *must* be present for any of it. But who knows? 

[Boiler 43,438]

Discuss it with your Divorce Lawyer.

[kris&me 572]

only one has to be present in Ga for uncontested divorce

 

https://info.legalzoom.com/happens-after-file-uncontested-divorce-georgia-23969.html

 

you need to  be sure to get an original of the final document

[TM92 527]

47 minutes ago, ghxste said:

Anyone got any advice? Will it matter if I dont go to the initial conference, or should I re schedule my flight?

Consult with the Divorce Lawyer. If you have to stay a little while in the US, then you can (I presume your AOS is still pending). Speaking about AOS, it is recommended to officially withdraw the I-485 by sending a withdrawal letter to where the AOS packet was sent after leaving the US (just to tie loose ends and IDK if you have approved Advance Parole). You can also inquire for guidance about officially withdrawing AOS by emailing the USCIS London office (they have jurisdiction for Sweden): USCIS.london@uscis.dhs.gov

Edited November 23, 2018 by TM92

[Ash.1101 1,755]

If you have signed a waiver of rights, meaning you don't have to do anything else in the divorce, then you can just go back to your home country. The divorce will proceed without you.
 

[TM92 527]

33 minutes ago, Ash.1101 said:

If you have signed a waiver of rights, meaning you don't have to do anything else in the divorce, then you can just go back to your home country. The divorce will proceed without you.

Just adding that OP should consider the options of getting an original of the final divorce document (e.g. OP can find out if someone can mail or send it by courier) like @kris&me suggested

Edited November 24, 2018 by TM92

[Ash.1101 1,755]

1 hour ago, TM92 said:

Just adding that OP should consider the options of getting an original of the final divorce document (e.g. OP can find out if someone can mail or send it by courier) like @kris&me suggested

Agree'd. If there is a waiver of rights, it's technically going to be on her if she wants to have a copy of the divorce decree.