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I was married in Juno Alaska in 1996 but I live in California. My wife and I are getting a divorce. after 10 years of Marriage.

Question Details: As the marriage certificate was issued in Alaska,what state would the rules of Alimony apply to as far as separation? California or Alaska?

Asked 10/21/2009 under Divorce, Marriage, Alimony | 231 View(s) | More Legal Topics

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Barry Besser / Barry I. Besser, Law Offices of Answered 2 years ago | Contributor with 0 answers This attorney is licensed in California

Do you both live in California?  If you have established residency in California, i.e., you have lived here for at least 6 months, you can file here in California, and California law would apply.  If your wife still resides in Alaska, then there would be an option of filing in Alaska as well.

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M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney Answered 2 years ago | Contributor

If you are both now residents CA, then the divorce will be filed in CA and its laws will apply.  If you are a resident of CA and your wife is a resident of AK, then the divorce can be filed in either state.  The laws of the state where it is filed will govern alimony.

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