How much time do you have to served divorce papers after filing in California?

Answer 1

as long as it takes to fill out, file, and have a judge sign the paperwork. A divorce on the other hand takes 6 months but can be initiated right after a separation and can use many of the same forms pertaining to agreements.

Answer 2

It takes a minimum of 6 months from the date of Service of the Original Divorce Papers on a Party (Summons and Petition for Dissolution.)

Often it takes longer than 6 months to resolve a divorce case because all of the issues of custody, support, division of property etc cannot be resolve within the minimum 6 month period.

There is also a "bifurcation" procedure in which you can get the "status" of being divorced after the 6 month period even if you haven't resolved all of the other issues.

Answer 3

Divorce takes 6 months from start to finish if it is a easy one. It can take more if there are problems. As far as filing that takes no time once the papers have been filled out and the fees paid. The serving of the papers depends on how you do it. You can pay someone to do it, you can do it, or a parent/friend can do it. Only takes as long as it takes to find the person and hand them the papers.

Answer 4

Six months from the date the papers are served on the respondent (spouse.)

Answer 5

You have to be legally separated for a full year in CA to get a divorced.

Answer 6

6 months at the earliest.