A divorce begins with the filing of a divorce petition. One spouse draughts the petition, which is then served on the other. The petition is then filed in the state court of one of the spouses’ home counties. It makes no difference where the marriage took place. The petition contains crucial details about the marriage. It specifies whether the husband, wife, and any children have separate or community property, child custody, and child or spousal support.

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