California divorce. Have been married for 20yrs. living apart for 1.5yrs. At different ends of the state. Can I fill in my county or his?
MY RESPONSE: If you've met your 3 month residency requirement for your County, then you must file in your County.
Do I have to appear in court?
MY RESPONSE: If it's an uncontested divorce, then the odds are that you won't. If an appearance is necessary, you'll be sent a Notice from the court.
How long form filling date until divorce is granted?
MY RESPONSE: I assume your question is: "How long after I file will my divorce be granted ?" You kinda flubbed up on your sentence structure and words. Anyway, a California divorce takes a minimum of 6 months before it can be granted. The time starts beginning from the day after he is served with the papers. Remember to file your Proof of Service form with the court.
How long before I can remarry?
MY RESPONSE: As soon as you get the signed and filed divorce decree in your hands, you can get married.
No property, kids are over 18. We both agree on getting the divorce. How much will it cost me?
MY RESPONSE: If you do this yourself, the filing fee is $194.00, plus about $50.00 to have him personally served with the papers. Also, some extraneous long distance charges and postage.
Can I live out of the country while it is going on?
MY RESPONSE: If you are absolutely sure this will be an uncontested, default, divorce, then sure you can. Just make sure that someone at home can contact you "just in case" you need to leave the Riviera and get back home for this matter.
To be on the safe side, do not leave until the 35th day after you've had him served. You'll never know if he changes his mind, and responds to the Complaint for divorce. If he does, then "the fight is on" and you go nowhere. If he doesn't respond, then file your Default papers in court, and mail him copies of the Default notice and other papers; file the Proof of Service with the court, and then get outa town.
Good luck to you, and bring me a souvenir.
IAAL