Legal Question in Family Law in California

Re: Foreign divorce

If the divorce is considered valid in that country and the requirements of due process (notice and ability to be heard) as we understand it were met, CA will recognize the divorce and the terms of the divorce.

Re: Foreign divorce

If a divorce is legal where it was contracted, then California will recognize that divorce. It can be challenged on the basis of fraud, etc. if it can be shown that the outcome of the divorce, or the property distribution under the divorce, would have been different.

Re: Foreign divorce

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NOW, IN RESPONSE TO YOUR INQUIRY --

The facts that you have provided are not clear

enough and/or complete enough to provide a

definitive answer to you inquiry; however, California

will recognize a valid divorce from most foreign

countries. Given that you both signed

papers, the requirement of NOTICE and OPPORTUNITY

to be heard probably has been met. Marital status

probably cannot be challenged (you both are single

persons now). Other aspects of the divorce may be

able to be challenged or modified, under certain

circumstances.

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