For couples who no longer want to be married, it is relatively easy to get a  divorce in California. Some states will not grant a divorce unless the couple establishes that one or both spouses are at fault for the dissolution of the marriage. In California, however, a couple can file for divorce without having to establish fault.  Couples in California can file for divorce on grounds of “irreconcilable differences,” which basically means the marriage is irrevocably broken and there is no hope of repairing it—a fancy way of saying the couple just doesn’t want to be married any more.

In rare situations a person can file for divorce on grounds on incurable insanity, but only if they can prove their spouse was incurably insane when they got married, and has remained insane ever since. This must be backed by testimony from a licensed physician or psychiatrist.

There are two residency requirements a couple must meet before they can file for divorce:

1. They must have lived in California for at least 6 months
2. They must have resided in the county in which they are filing for divorce for at least 3 months

If you are interested in filing for divorce, an attorney at Claery & Green can represent your case. With offices in Los Angeles and San Diego, we represent clients throughout Southern California, and can ensure your rights and interests are protected and upheld throughout the divorce process.

To arrange a consultation, please call (310) 362-2273 to speak with a Los Angeles divorce lawyer, and (619) 299-2008 or (760) 526-0440 to speak with a San Diego divorce attorney.