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Requires six month 'cooling off' period before a final decree can be issued for one.

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A divorce in California is achieved by first filing for a divorce. This can be done by going personally to court or by visiting the California Courts website.

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Do both parties in a divorce have to sign papers in California?

No, there is a divorce by default as long one spouse is served. Also see a California divorce Attorney- www.california-familylawyers.com


Why can one get a divorce in California without divorce attorneys being involved?

Divorces in California don't necessarily require divorce attorneys as many Californian cases of divorce are easily settled. Divorce attorneys are required only when an agreement has not been reached.


Where can one find a California Divorce Attorney?

There are many divorce attorneys in California, and many divorces. Word of mouth may be the best way to find a divorce attorney, but failing that visit the website called FindLaw.


Where could one find recommendations for a California divorce lawyer?

One could find a good divorce lawyer in California by contacting the local California Bar Association. One could also find recommendation by asking friends and family that may have knowledge in this area.


California divorce laws?

Some of California's divorce laws include at least one of the parties being a legal resident of California for 6 months or more. Counseling may be ordered if minor children are involved.


Is California an at-fault state FOR DIVORCE?

California is a no fault divorce state. Anyone can obtain a divorce based upon "irreconcilable differences" regardless of the reasons for the divorce.


If you were married in California but one spouse lives in Texas where do you get divorced?

The couple would file for divorce where they reside.


Can you remarry one day after your divorce is finial in California?

No you surely cant marry , one day after getting a divorce. You should wait for at least a few weeks.


Can you get a divorce if you're pregnant in California?

You are entitled to get a divorce in California, regardless of the fact that you may be pregnant. California is a no fault state. Pregnancy has no impact on the ability to obtain a divorce based upon irreconcilable differences.


How long is divorce paperwork kept on file in California?

Once everything is filed with the court, a California divorce takes about six months before you are divorced. If the divorcing couple is living together, a divorce is filed in the California Superior Court in the county of residence of either spouse. One spouse must have lived in California for at least 6 months prior to the divorce and in the specific county for at least 3 months.


If married in Hawaii can a divorce be obtained in California?

Yes, if a person got married in Hawaii they can divorce in the state of California. The person will have to be a resident of California for a certain amount of time before filing for a divorce.


If a couple were married in Las Vegas one resides in North Carolina and the other California how do they go about getting a divorce?

Whoever is going to pay for the divorce Files for Divorce in the state where they live.