Considering Divorce

If you and your spouse are living in California and considering divorce, there may be many things running through your mind. You may be wondering what your life will be like as a single person, how you will make your financial situation work, or how your kids will handle the divorce and how this will impact their lives. You may not even be able to think through such practical matters due to the emotional turmoil that is often present at the end of a marriage.

If you are beginning this process, or considering divorce but unsure if it will be right for you, contact the Oceanside divorce attorneys of Fischer & Van Thiel at 760-722-7646 today. We have worked with many individuals as they worked their way through this often trying experience, and we are ready to give you the legal advice and support you deserve.

Residency Requirements

One of the things you must consider if you are considering a divorce in California is the state’s residency requirements. If you have moved to Oceanside recently from out of state or from elsewhere, you may not be able to file as simply as you might assume. The following are a few of the pertinent residency requirements:

• It is NOT necessary that you were married in California to divorce in the state.
• However, you and your spouse must have resided in California for the previous six months.
• You must also have been in your current county for at least three months. This is the county that will handle your divorce.
• If you and your spouse have been in separate counties, each residing there for at least three months, you may divorce in either county.

If you have any questions about residency requirements, consider contacting a qualified divorce lawyer.

Contact Us

If you are contemplating divorce, contact Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP, at 760-722-7646 to speak with our Oceanside divorce lawyers about your legal options.