Q: If the divorce is filed in another county. Does it have to be filed by the other person in the same county?
The husband filed the divorce in Sacramento County. His wife, and my daughter lives with me in Ukiah, CA. My daughter has no money so we are very scared and don’t know where to go. If you could tell us where to go to get help, it would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
A: The case filed in Sacramento is the case. You don't file another case after one has already been filed. He probably filed in Sacramento County because that's where he lives or otherwise met the residency requirements.
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If the divorce was filed in Sacramento County, it generally needs to be handled through the courts in that county. However, your daughter may be able to petition the court to transfer the case to the county where she resides, especially if it would cause undue hardship for her to travel to Sacramento County for court appearances.
To get help, there are a few options:
Contact the local legal aid office or bar association in your daughter's county. They may be able to provide free or low-cost legal assistance.
Contact a family law attorney in your daughter's county. They may offer a free initial consultation and can advise on the best course of action.
Reach out to domestic violence organizations in your daughter's county. Even if there has not been physical abuse, many organizations offer support and resources for individuals going through divorce.
It is important for your daughter to take action as soon as possible, as divorce proceedings can move quickly and it is important to protect her legal rights.
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