Dear Sally,
It depends on California’s residency requirements, and divorce laws. You will have to consult a California attorney for that information. However, if your husband files soon after you leave North Carolina, it is likely that you will have to come back to NC to defend the divorce. Many states require that you live there for a minimum 6 months before you can file for divorce in that state. Again, you’ll need to check with a California attorney to be sure.
Good luck,
Shonnese D. Stanback
Attorney
The Rosen Law Firm
4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 200
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
919.256.1534 direct voice
919.256.1667 direct fax
919.787.6668 main voice
919.787.6361 main fax
NCdivorce.com
email: sstanback@rosen.com
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