Lancaster Divorce Attorney

Put 15 Years of Experience on Your Side

Divorce is never an easy decision, nor is it an easy process, especially if there are children involved. When you are considering a divorce, it’s important that you have a firm on your side that can help you throughout every step of the process and work to alleviate the legal obstacles you face.

With our Lancaster divorce lawyer on your side, you don’t have to worry about being taken advantage of. The Jimenez Law Group is here to protect your rights and uphold your best interests. We offer family-oriented legal services, meaning that we do everything in our power to keep your best interests and the best interests of any children involved at the forefront of the case. We are focused on providing our clients with thoughtful representation and have helped hundreds of clients reach solutions.

Residency Requirements for a California Divorce

California Family Code § 2320 outlines the residency requirements for a couple who wishes to get a divorce in California.

The residency requirements are as follows:

• One spouse must have resided in the state for a minimum of six months.
• That spouse must have resided in the county where the divorce is filed for at least three months.

Exceptions to this rule exist for marriages being annulled, for legal separation, and for those in a same-sex relationship. Those in a same-sex relationship must have entered into their formal relationship in California in order to apply for divorce. In some cases, if a same-sex couple’s current state of residency refuses to grant the divorce, then California may grant it instead.

Matters Resolved in a Divorce

Divorce proceedings decide the outcome of many different aspects of your life and your spouse’s life following the divorce.

California courts decide the following:

• Child custody
• Child support
• Spousal support
• Property division

All of these matters are extremely important and can have a massive impact on your future. That is why it is important to have a lawyer you can trust on your side throughout the process.