Family Code section 2091

A divorce obtained in another jurisdiction shall be of no force or effect in this state if both parties to the marriage were domiciled in this state at the time the proceeding for the divorce was commenced.

Source: Section 2091, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=FAM§ionNum=2091. (accessed Apr. 24, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/family_code_section_2091

Original Source: Section 2091, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=FAM§ionNum=2091. (last accessed Apr. 24, 2025).