Frequently Asked Questions

What are the residency requirements and how long does it take to get divorced in California?

The minimum time to obtain a divorce in the State of California is six months from the date of service of the Petition for dissolution of marriage.  A judgment of dissolution of marriage may not be entered unless one of the parties to the marriage has been a resident of the state for six months and a resident of the county where the Petition is filed for the preceding three months. (Based on California Family Code Section 2320.)  http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/calaw.html