Where do we file for divorce?
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Where do we file for divorce?
We were married in Utah a year and a half ago. We moved to California about a year ago and have lived here since. My wife recently left and went back to Utah. Can I file here in California and/or can she file in Utah?
Asked on June 9, 2009 under Family Law, California
Answers:
N. K., Member, Iowa and Illinois Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
To file for divorce in California, either you or your spouse must have lived in:
- California for the last 6 months, AND
- The county where you plan to file the divorce for the last 3 months.
To file for divorce in Utah, either you or your spouse must have lived in:
- Utah for at least 3 months, AND
- The county where you plan to file the divorce for at least 3 months.
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