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Because that's what the state legislature made law when the Constitution for California was initially drawn up. There is nothing that can be done to change this wait time, short of the legislators changing the law, which probably won't ever happen.

Other states, like Arizona for instance, the time is only 61 days.

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In California, the six-month waiting period for a non-contested divorce is mandated by state law. This waiting period ensures that couples have sufficient time to consider their decision and attempt reconciliation, if desired. It also provides an opportunity for any necessary legal agreements or paperwork to be prepared, finalized, and submitted to the court for review and approval.

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Q: In California why does it take 6 months for a non contested divorce to be final?
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What is the length of a divorce process?

In the state of California, it takes six months from the time the divorce is filed until it is finalized. This is the time frame for a non-contested divorce. The time can vary if there are issues such as child custody, child support or spousal support. If there are problems with settling on these matters, the time it takes until the divorce is final could be longer than six months.


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You can get married as soon as your Divorce Proceeding is Final in California. There is no waiting period once your case is finalized.


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The six months and one day waiting period for your dissolution of marriage to be final starts on the day that the respondent is served the dissolution packet and summons.


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If there is an appeal pending on divorce is the divorce final?

No. The appeal is the answer from your spouse for your filing for divorce. A divorce in CA takes 6 months for a basic no fault divorce and with no other problems. Since CA is a community property state you need to settle all the assests in the marriage. Your divorce isn't final until you get the final signed court papers.


Is it legal to get married if your divorce isn't final in California?

No, it universally illegal to marry if you are already married and until the divorce is final you are legally still married.


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How does one get a divorce in California?

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


How long after a divorce is final in Va can you get married to another person?

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What does it mean when a divorce is contested?

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