Legal Question in Family Law in California

filing for divorce

can you file for divorce in a state in which you dont live


Asked on 7/18/07, 8:32 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
PATRICK MCCRARY PATRICK MCCRARY

Re: filing for divorce

You can get married in any state but you must file for divorce in a state that you live or a state that your spouse lives. Otherwise the court will not have jurisdiction. If you both live in the same state, you must file in that state. Good Luck, Pat McCrary

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Answered on 7/18/07, 10:44 am
Brian Whitaker Lifeline Legal, LLP

Re: filing for divorce

It depends on the law of the state in which you wish to file.

In CA, a case can be filed where EITHER the Petitioner or the Respondent resides.

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Answered on 7/18/07, 2:18 pm


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