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[Silverplum]

Because you can't get any replies on a locked thread!

 

[Ohiogal]

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Hi all
I live in Va. He lives in Ca for the last 8 months. He got transfered to Los Angeles . My question... where do I file for divorce ? in Va or in Cali? How I understand the state of California is much better to women when it comes to divorce. SO ...where should I file ? Va has legal separation for a year if you have a child ,what I have. DOes California has the same rules?
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
LilyWhat is the name of your state?

 

[Silverplum]

Hi all
I live in Va. He lives in Ca for the last 8 months. He got transfered to Los Angeles . My question... where do I file for divorce ? in Va or in Cali? How I understand the state of California is much better to women when it comes to divorce. SO ...where should I file ? Va has legal separation for a year if you have a child ,what I have. DOes California has the same rules?
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
LilyWhat is the name of your state?

Or, you could do it that way!

Aaaand....she's already gone.

 

[Ohiogal]

You have to file in Va where you are a resident.

 

[Bali Hai]

Hi all
I live in Va. He lives in Ca for the last 8 months. He got transfered to Los Angeles . My question... where do I file for divorce ? in Va or in Cali? How I understand the state of California is much better to women when it comes to divorce. SO ...where should I file ? Va has legal separation for a year if you have a child ,what I have. DOes California has the same rules?
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
LilyWhat is the name of your state?

It's not the state that is much better to woman when it comes to divorce, it's the bumbling idiot judges. Example: The Anna Nicole Smith case. Now there was a real winner of a judge!

 

[Golfball]

You have to file in Va where you are a resident.

Actually, some states do permit non-residents to file against residents, as long as the resident actually qualifies as a resident.

 

[Silverplum]

Actually, some states do permit non-residents to file against residents, as long as the resident actually qualifies as a resident.

Which states? Do you have a cite?

 

[LilyBranco]

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Hi there
Should I repost my post again ? if not how do I go about unlocking the post ?
Thank you so much for any help
Lily

 

[Bali Hai]

Hi there
Should I repost my post again ? if not how do I go about unlocking the post ?
Thank you so much for any help
Lily

I don't think that will be necessary.

 

[Ohiogal]

Hi there
Should I repost my post again ? if not how do I go about unlocking the post ?
Thank you so much for any help
Lily

If you read this thread you will find the answer to your post.

 

[garrula lingua]

California simply requires that you are a resident of the state for six months and have lived in the county in which you file, for three months, for a divorce decree/Judgment to be granted.


California has Legal Separation also, which does not require the above residency.

Many people file for legal separation (as they don't qualify for residency, yet), and then, change the paperwork to a dissolution (divorce) when they qualify (only one filing fee & CP can get support ordered immediately).

OP: see the Family Law Facilitator (offices at most courthouses; govt-funded program for helping 'pro pers' file the paperwork).
Also, there are many good books on "do-it-yourself" divorce in CA. Check out your local bookstore.

 

[Silverplum]

Except, of course, for the fact that OP lives in VA.

 

[fairisfair]

Except, of course, for the fact that OP lives in VA.

picky, picky, picky!!

 

[garrula lingua]

Except, of course, for the fact that OP lives in VA.

You're right.


....might be good reason to move to CA (no residency for LS & maybe there's a chance for reconciliation).

 

[Golfball]

Which states? Do you have a cite?

I know Kansas does. (K.S.A. 60-1603.) One of the two parties has to be a resident.
I'm pretty sure North Carolina does not.