Can you move out of state while getting a divorce?

Can you move out of state while getting a divorce?

In California, at least one party must be a resident of the state and county where the divorce is filed. If you move out of state before the divorce is filed or while the case is pending, you can still handle the case in a California court if your spouse continues to meet the residency requirements.

How do I divorce my spouse in another state?

If you and your spouse live in different states but want to divorce, it is possible to do so. Still, you need to meet the residency requirements of the state where you file for divorce. If your spouse filed for divorce first in a different state, that filing and that state’s laws usually control the proceeding.

What determines jurisdiction in divorce?

The marital status is the “res” or thing which “exists,” and serves as a basis of jurisdiction in the state of the domicile of either party. As such, a state in which either spouse is domiciled has jurisdiction through its courts to terminate the marriage by granting a divorce decree.

What would I be entitled to in a divorce?

Assets include your home, its contents, cars, investments and superannuation. Debts might include your mortgage, credit cards and car loans. Each of you may have also made direct financial contributions like your salary and wages, and indirect contributions like inheritances or gifts.