How much does a legal separation cost in California?

How much does a legal separation cost in California?

The filing cost for a legal separation in California is currently $435, but that cost may vary in Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Francisco counties. Many issues are treated similarly to divorce during the legal separation process, such as property, assets, debt, and child custody.

Is a marriage in Mexico recognized in the United States?

A civil wedding in Mexico is fully valid for legal purposes in the U.S., but a religious ceremony without the civil ceremony is not, as U.S. law only recognizes marriages which are valid in the country in which they take place.

Are foreign marriages recognized in the US?

Generally, any marriage entered into between two U.S. citizens in another country is recognized as valid in the U.S. as long as the union was legal when and where performed. In this situation, the couple would need to have a civil union performed in the U.S. to have a legally binding marriage.