Legal Question in Family Law in California

I was married in illinois but have been seperated for six years and have lived in california for 4 1/2 years. Can I file for divorce in ca or does it have to be in IL? There are no kids or property involved.


Asked on 10/10/09, 1:18 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

If you have lived in CA for more than six months you can file in CA. If there are no kids or property and minimal debt, and your spouse will cooperate, you can probably do a summary dissolution of marriage. Pick up a copy of How to Do Your Own Divorce in California by Nolo Press. Even though I'm an attorney, before I started doing family law I did my own divorce, and I used that book for my divorce instead of going to the books for lawyers.

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Answered on 10/10/09, 8:09 pm


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