Is California a marital state?

Is California a marital state?

California is a community property state. In plain English, this means that generally, property acquired during the marriage by either spouse is presumed to be owned by each spouse equally.

Does it matter what state you get divorced in?

In theory, you and your spouse may divorce in either state in which one of you resides. The majority of states require that a spouse reside in the state before filing for divorce in that state. Proof of residency may be required, and some states require six months of residency, while others require a year.

Which countries are part of the Hague Convention?

HCCH MembersA Albania. Andorra. Argentina. Armenia. Australia. Austria. B Belarus. Belgium. Bosnia and Herzegovina. Brazil. Bulgaria. Burkina Faso.C Canada. Chile. China, People’s Republic of. Costa Rica. Croatia. Cyprus. D Denmark. Dominican Republic.E Ecuador. Egypt. Estonia. European Union.F Finland. France.G Georgia. Germany. Greece.H Hungary.Weitere Einträge…