Do you have to file for divorce in the county you were married in California?
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Do you have to file for divorce in the county you were married in California?
Remember, to file for divorce of a marriage in California, either you or your spouse must have lived in California for 6 months and in the county where you are filing your case for at least 3 months. You must file in whichever county you were married.
Can I file for divorce in two states?
First to File When both spouses meet their current state’s residency requirements, then there will be two eligible states that have jurisdiction over the divorce proceedings. This means that the state in which the divorce is first filed will undertake the jurisdiction over the divorce proceedings.
Do you have to be a resident of Nevada to get a divorce?
To obtain a divorce in Nevada, you must become a Nevada resident by living here a minimum of six weeks. Residence requires your physical presence in this State for that entire length of time. Once you have lived here six full weeks, you may file a Complaint for Divorce.
How much does it cost to file for a divorce in Nevada?
Regardless of the type of divorce, the Nevada district court charges a filing fee of approximately $300. Attorney fees are additional.
What is the waiting period for divorce in Nevada?
2-3 weeks
Does it matter who files for divorce first in Nevada?
At trial, the plaintiff would go first and be heard last The vast majority of divorces resolve without a trial. But if they do, the spouse filing first usually has a tactical advantage because he/she gets to present evidence first and then “rebut” the defendant after the defendant rests his/her case.
How long does an uncontested divorce take in Nevada?
In general, an uncontested divorce (called a joint petition in Nevada) can be over within one-to-three weeks. But a contested divorce is rarely over in less than three months. And if the assets are particularly complex, it can take significantly longer. In any case, Nevada has a six (6) week residency requirement.
