I believe you can only D in the state where you M.
False.
You can divorce where you own property or where you reside (established usually within 6 months although less in Nevada, for example, OR where the child resides, among other places. )
States may vie for jurisdiction and often do. Sometimes the first to file (in whichever state that is) takes precedence.
States may also share some aspects of the divorce such as custody.
The state the child lives in ALWAYS has an interest in the child's welfare, even if another state ruled.
But so Might another state (for instance where the primary caregiver lived/lives)...
I'll finish your thread now...
M: 57 H: 60 M: 35 yrs S30,D28,D19 H off to Alaska 2006 Recon 7/07- 8/08 *2016* X = "ALASKA 2.0" GROUND HOG DAY I File D 10/16 OW DIV 2/26/2018 X marries OW 5/2016