Legal Question in Family Law in California

i need a family lawyer to represent me in los angeles california. i am based in nigeria but my marriage was done in california. now i want a divorce. must i be present in california before the divorce can be granted?


Asked on 10/18/13, 8:53 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
B. Stuart Walker Law Office of B. Stuart Walker

In order to be divorced in California either you or your spouse must live here for six months prior to filing divorce. If your spouse also moved away from California - then you and your spouse will have to look to the law in your respective locations to obtain a divorce. If your spouse meets the requirement, and you know where she is, then you do not need to be present in California to file for divorce.

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Answered on 10/19/13, 9:53 pm


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