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Residency Requirements
To file for divorce with a California court, one of the two spouses must be a resident and have lived in the state for at least the last six months. Also, the spouse must have resided in the county of filing for at least the previous three months. It is not necessary for both spouses to be residents of the State of California or to prove residency.
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Qualify for divorce1
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