Yes, there is a residency requirement to file for dissolution of marriage (divorce) in California. Either you or your spouse must meet the following residency criteria:

• You or your spouse must have been a resident of California for at least six (6) months before filing for divorce.
• You or your spouse must have been a resident of the county where you plan to file the divorce petition for at least three (3) months before filing.

It’s important to note that meeting the residency requirement is necessary to establish the jurisdiction of the California courts over the parties and the divorce case. If you or your spouse do not meet the residency requirement, you need to wait until the requirement is satisfied before filing for divorce.