Dear Junko:
Greetings. First, I do not know the laws in California, but if your spouse is a resident of North Carolina and so are you, you need to file an action here in North Carolina AND obtain an attorney in California to file a motion to dismiss this matter. Best of luck.
Janet L. Fritts
Attorney at Law
4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 200
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
NCDivorce.com
919-787-6668
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