What is typically required for a divorce decree to be contested in another state?

A divorce decree can be contested in another state primarily by challenging the requirement of domicile. Domicile refers to the legal residence of the parties involved in the divorce. For a divorce decree issued in one state to be recognized and enforceable in another, the state where the divorce was granted must have personal jurisdiction over the parties, which typically hinges on the domicile of the parties at the time the divorce was filed.

If one party can successfully argue that they were not domiciled in the state that granted the divorce, this could lead to the decree being contested. This is because the state may not have had the proper authority to dissolve the marriage if the residency requirements were not met. Hence, proving that either party did not meet this requirement can be a basis for contesting the divorce decree in a different state.

Other options, such as proof of wrongdoings or financial hardship, generally do not impact the validity of a divorce decree once it has been issued, nor is completing counseling a requirement for contesting a divorce in another state. Therefore, focusing on the domicile issue is crucial when considering the contesting of a divorce decree across state lines.