Legal Question in Family Law in California

divorce

dear sir, madam

my uncle has been in living in united state for 8 years and would like to file for divorce as his wife , she is in iran

but she is not agree for divorce, is it possible for him to file for divorce as doesnt have any contact with her since 8 years ago?

ps: before he left iran he has given her power of authorny for all his assets in iran.

many tks

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Asked on 5/15/03, 4:01 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Brian Levy, Esq. Law Office of Brian Don Levy

Reply: divorce

I suggest that your uncle consult with an experienced family law lawyer. Experience is not expensive, it's priceless!

You will find some valuable information on various family law issues at my web site.

Good luck to you!

Brian Levy, Esq.

www.calattorney.net

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Answered on 5/15/03, 10:21 am
Morgan Holland Law Office of R. Morgan Holland

Re: divorce

Assuming that your uncle lives in California, he would also have to serve his wife with process in Iran. This is a complex, time consuming process and likely to be costly. I don't recommend that he attempt it himself.

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Answered on 5/15/03, 12:20 pm
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: divorce

Assuming that he has lived in the state of California for at least 6 months and in the county in which the petition for 90 prior to filing the petition.

California does not have jurisdiction over the property which is not located in the state.

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Answered on 5/15/03, 4:33 am


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