Filing Divorce In California

Summary

To file for divorce in California, one spouse must reside in the state for 6 months and in the filing county for 3 months. Complete forms like FL-100 and FL-110, file them with the court, and pay the fee. Serve your spouse with the papers and exchange financial disclosures. Obtain a final judgment from the court.

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****ot it! It sounds like you need information on how to file for divorce in California. Here are the basic steps:
*. Residency Requirement: Either you or your spouse must have lived in California for at least 6 months and in the county where you're filing for at least 3 months.
*. Forms: Complete the necessary forms (e.g., FL-*, FL-*).
*. File Forms: File the forms with the court and pay the filing fee.
*. Serve Papers: Serve your spouse with the divorce papers.
*. Financial Disclosures: Exchange financial information.
*. Judgment: Obtain a final judgment from the court.
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