Can I file for divorce in California after moving to Iowa?

Full question:

If I moved from CA to IA about 8 months ago (Oct. 1) can I file for divorce in CA? Or do I need to wait the 1 year to become a resident of IA?

  • Category: Divorce
  • Date:
  • State: California

Answer:

In California, at least one spouse must have lived in the state for at least six months before filing for divorce. Additionally, the spouse must have resided in the county where the divorce is filed for at least three months.

In Iowa, the law states that either the Respondent must be a resident of Iowa, or the Plaintiff must have lived in Iowa in good faith for at least one year before filing for divorce.

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FAQs

In California, the shortest residency requirement for filing for divorce is six months, meaning at least one spouse must have lived in California for that duration before filing. In Iowa, the requirement is one year of residency for the Plaintiff or the Respondent must be a resident of Iowa.