California Divorce Guide
Everything you need to know about filing for divorce in California. Residency requirements, court processes, support calculations, and more.
Overview
Residency Requirement
6 months
Grounds for Divorce
No-Fault Only
Filing Process
Court System
Superior Court
Filing Fees
$435-$450
Key Steps
7 guided steps
Support & Custody
Support Calculation Method
Hybrid Model
California uses the hybrid model to determine child support obligations. Key factors include each parent's income, number of children, healthcare costs, and childcare expenses.
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