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Phone: (415) 444-7040
Email: familylaw@marincourt.org
Location: Civic Center, Hall of Justice, Room 113
Office Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Starting a Dissolution Action in Marin County
A dissolution action may be started in Marin County if one or both spouses have resided in this county for at
least the last three months and in the state of California for at least six months.
Starting a Legal Separation or Nullity Action in Marin County
For legal separation or nullity cases, one or both spouses need only be a resident of this county at the time
the case is filed.
Additional Rules for Spouses Outside of California
In addition to the residency requirements for starting any termination of marriage action, there are some
additional rules to consider if your spouse resides outside California. Specifically, a spouse who lives in
another state or country can object to jurisdiction by the court in California. In that event, this Court may
be prevented from making important orders in your case. You should seek legal advice about how to proceed if
your spouse lives outside California and is likely to object to having the case handled here.
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Overview
Family Court is comprised of three distinct program areas:
- Family Law Division of the Civil Clerk's Office, which
processes filings and schedules court hearings for many different types
of matters.
- Family Law Facilitator's Office, which assists parties who
have questions about child support, spousal support, health insurance,
and the availability of community resources to help families.
- Family Court Services, which provides child custody recommending counseling and helps parents resolve child-focused
disputes once parents are living apart.
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