requirements for legal separation
To get a legal separation, you follow the same basic process used for a divorce. California residency requirements for a legal separation. For married couples to get a legal separation: You can file in California if at least 1 of you is living in California. Once enough time has passed so that you meet the residency requirement for a divorce, you can file an âamended petitionâ and ask the court for a divorce (if you want a divorce). For domestic partners to get a legal separation: