Legal Question in Family Law in California

divorce

i would like to file a divorce. Our married was held in the Philippines. He is residing in the philippines. Can i file a divorce here in CA? We have mutual understanding with regards to how to handle our five kids. No settlement with the property and just a basic divorce. Please give me an info. If just in case this divorce is not permitted in California, can i file in Nevada? Thanks.


Asked on 5/15/03, 2:12 pm

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

Reply: divorce

You can file for divorce in California if you have been a resident of the State for 6 months, and the County for 3 months.

I suggest that you 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, 2:22 pm
Matthew Kremer Law Offices of Matthew M. Kremer

Re: divorce

If you've been living in CA for the last 6 months, you can file in the county in which you've been living the last 3 months. You can get orders regarding becoming single (change of marital status) and maybe custody issues, but not property division or support, unless your husband had sufficient contacts with this state.

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Answered on 5/15/03, 6:30 pm


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