I have lived in Louisiana for 4 years where I rent. My stbx has lived in Vietnam for 4 years. The marital property is in New York (jointly owned). He comes back there for about 8 weeks a year, divided into 2 visits.
I filed for divorce in Louisiana because that's where I live. He has filed an exception saying that since the immovable property is in NY, Louisiana is not the proper venue and the petition should be thrown out. I now have to appear in court (at my cost) to show why the exception should not be sustained. I would really appreciate any thoughts or advice that any one of you wonderful people can give. Should the petition be thrown out? Where should the divorce be filed? Can I file a petition in NY even though I don't live there? Can he file a petition in NY?