California Divorce Laws

A comprehensive guide to divorce laws and procedures in California.

Overview of California Divorce Laws

This page contains an overview of divorce laws in California. The actual content would be dynamically generated based on state-specific information from a database or API.

Residency Requirements in California

To file for divorce in California, at least one spouse must meet the state's residency requirements. [State-specific residency requirements would go here.]

Grounds for Divorce in California

California recognizes both fault and no-fault grounds for divorce. [State-specific grounds would go here.]

Waiting Periods in California

California has mandatory waiting periods that apply to divorce cases. [State-specific waiting period information would go here.]

Property Division in California

California follows [community property/equitable distribution] laws for dividing marital assets and debts. [State-specific property division details would go here.]

Child Custody Laws in California

California courts make custody decisions based on the best interests of the child. [State-specific child custody information would go here.]

Alimony and Support in California

California courts may award alimony based on various factors. [State-specific alimony information would go here.]