Is There a Residency Requirement for a California Divorce?

Yes. You or your spouse must have lived in California for six months or more before a divorce petition is filed, and you must have lived in the county in which you are filing for a divorce for at least three months before filing.

Marie Comstock Marie Comstock is the managing partner of Comstock and Wagner. She co-founded the firm in 2011, with the goal of providing skilled and compassionate service to family law clients in Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, and the Central Coast. Prior to Read More

Stephen Wagner Stephen Wagner is a partner at Comstock & Wagner and has devoted his entire legal career to the practice of California Family Law. Steve is a California board-certified family law specialist and, in addition to his family law practice, he has taught… Read More

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Seven Secrets Your Divorce Lawyer Won't Tell You (But Should)

November 8th, 2018

If you’re facing a divorce, your expectations have probably been shaped by the experiences of your family and friends, and maybe what you’ve seen on TV and in the movies. The best way to know what to expect from a divorce comes from an ob… Read More

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