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Law Offices of Paul A. Eads | Paul A. Eads
No, residency can be based on the respondent.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/28/2011
Warner Center Law Offices of Donald F. Conviser | Donald F. Conviser
The Petitioner needn't meet California's residency requirements if the Respondent meets those requirements. If either party meets California's residency requirements, a divorce case can be filed in California.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/4/2011
Patricia C. Van Haren, Attorney at Law | Patricia Van Haren
If the Respondent meets the requirements, the petitioner does not need to reside in the state. If there are minor children, the case must be filed where the children are residing.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 9/30/2011
Law Office of James L. Miller | James Miller
California law states that to file a petition for dissolution the Petitioner must have been a resident of the state for 6 months preceding the filing and a resident of the County where the petition is being filed for 90 days preceding the filing of the petition.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 9/30/2011
Michael Apicella | Apicella Law and Mediation
If the respondent meets the jurisdiction/residency requirements, a divorce case can be filed with the court, indicating such information.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 9/30/2011
Diefer Law Group, P.C. | Abel Fernandez
No, you can be out of state as long as the Respondent if from the state and meets the residency requirements.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 9/30/2011
Jones & Williams | Elizabeth Jones
Petitioner needs to have been a resident of the State of California for six months and the county of residence for 3 months before filing.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 9/30/2011
