Legal Question in Family Law in California
divorce in U.S. (California) if married in Phillipines
If you are married in the Phillipines and then came to California, can you obtain a divorce in california or must you return to the Phillipines for this? Note, the husband has a green card and the wife has applied for a green card if this has any bearing on the laws.
Asked on 12/30/01, 4:44 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Ken Koury
Kenneth P. Koury, Esq.
Re: divorce in U.S. (California) if married in Phillipines
you can divorce in CA once one of you has been here 6 months.
Answered on 12/30/01, 8:44 pm