International Marriage Mistake

I'm a lawyer and I do a small bit of family law, but not much. You need to consult a VERY GOOD family lawyer here in the US. He will need to determine, probably in consultation with an attorney from the other country -- whether you are indeed legally married. Then, if you are, I suspect the divorce proceedings will have to occur in that country if your "wife" is not subject yo jurisdiction here in the US. Do not can't act the consulate of her country. They are obliged to help HER. You lawyer may wish to contact the US consulate or embassy in her country.

Good luck.

I am in contact with a family law attorney in the area. He is looking into the method of serving papers in her country which could be difficult. She does not yet know of my intention, but is aware that I am upset with her. I am very glad that I have seen into her character before I applied for a visa for her to enter the USA.

The highlighted portion of my description is accurate:



Symptoms of Narcissistic Personality Disorder

In order for a person to be diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) they must meet five or more of the following symptoms:
Has a grandiose sense of self-importance (e.g., exaggerates achievements and talents, expects to be recognized as superior without commensurate achievements)
Is preoccupied with fantasies of unlimited success, power, brilliance, beauty, or ideal love
Believes that he or she is “special” and unique and can only be understood by, or should associate with, other special or high-status people (or institutions)
Requires excessive admiration
Has a very strong sense of entitlement, e.g., unreasonable expectations of especially favorable treatment or automatic compliance with his or her expectations
Is exploitative of others, e.g., takes advantage of others to achieve his or her own ends
Lacks empathy, e.g., is unwilling to recognize or identify with the feelings and needs of others
Is often envious of others or believes that others are envious of him or her
Regularly shows arrogant, haughty behaviors or attitudes

Let me correct your title "MARRIAGE MISTAKE" LOL

Symptoms of Narcissistic Personality Disorder

In order for a person to be diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) they must meet five or more of the following symptoms:
Has a grandiose sense of self-importance (e.g., exaggerates achievements and talents, expects to be recognized as superior without commensurate achievements)
Is preoccupied with fantasies of unlimited success, power, brilliance, beauty, or ideal love
Believes that he or she is “special” and unique and can only be understood by, or should associate with, other special or high-status people (or institutions)
Requires excessive admiration
Has a very strong sense of entitlement, e.g., unreasonable expectations of especially favorable treatment or automatic compliance with his or her expectations
Is exploitative of others, e.g., takes advantage of others to achieve his or her own ends
Lacks empathy, e.g., is unwilling to recognize or identify with the feelings and needs of others
Is often envious of others or believes that others are envious of him or her
Regularly shows arrogant, haughty behaviors or attitudes Originally Posted by mahler

hey, that's me!

I doubt she was bipolar. It was probably just that time,of the month.

Never trust anything that bleeds for seven days and doesn't die.

Does she have a sister??

My concern with serving her papers for a US divorce is whether the US Court has personal jurisdiction over her. You might discuss that with your lawyer. I know that the rules on in personam jurisdiction are kind of quirky in family law.

Hiring an attorney in her country is likely the only way to go.