How to File for Divorce in Redding, California
California recognizes two reasons for divorce: irreconcilable differences (that caused the "irremedial" breakdown of the marriage) and incurable insanity. Since incurable insanity must be proven by medical or psychiatric testimony, many people cite "irreconcilable differences" as the cause of divorce. In Redding, California, you must file your petition for divorce in the Shasta County Superior Court. Note that California requires that you live in the state for six months and in the county (Shasta County) for three months.
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Instructions
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Complete the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. Forms are available from the clerk at the Shasta County Superior Court. You also can draft your own complaint (see the Public Legal Forms website under Resources).
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Deliver a copy of the petition and a summons (available under Resources) to your spouse. You can hire a process server to personally serve your spouse or you can send your spouse a copy of the petition and the summons via first class mail, with a return receipt requested.
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Give a copy of the petition and a statement indicating how you served the spouse (the defendant) to the clerk at the Shasta County Superior Court. Pay the filing fee (as of 2010, $355). A document such as "On [Date], I served the defendant by [personal service or first class registered mail]" suffices to prove that you gave notice to the defendant of the action.
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Tips & Warnings
Shasta Superior Court is located at 1500 Court Street in Redding, California.
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