I got married in one state but I am a resident of another state, if my husband and I get a divorce what state law will child support be based on?
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I got married in one state but I am a resident of another state, if my husband and I get a divorce what state law will child support be based on?
Asked on September 24, 2012 under Family Law, California
Answers:
Cameron Norris, Esq. / Law Office of Gary W. Norris
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
The child support order will be based on the law of the state in which you file. Courts generally have jurisdiction after you have lived there for 6 months. You should also be aware that some states are community property states and some aren't--so what you get in the divorce may change if you move out of CA.
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