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How long after my divorce is finalized can I get remarried?

Asked on Jul 27th, 2012 on Divorce - California
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My wedding is in September, and I first filed for divorce in November of last year. The court is taking too long. Is there a quicker way?!
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Family Law Attorney serving Calabasas, CA at Shulman Family Law Group
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When the divorce is final, you can remarry, if it is more than six months after filing the Petition for dissolution. If you have an attorney, and if you had a Stipulated Judgment or one prepared after a trial, you can go into court for an emergency hearing to get the judgment entered. It is easier to do in some counties than on others.
Answered on Aug 19th, 2012 at 9:55 PM

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Not unless you and your ex can agree on a full settlement, cutody, visitation, support and property. Talk to your lawyer about a bifurcation so you can get married, but you may be out of time.
Answered on Aug 18th, 2012 at 1:14 PM

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Criminal Defense Attorney serving Tarzana, CA at The Law Office of Anthony A. Roach
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Some of the process depends on how fast you had your spouse served with divorce papers. ?After that is done, you can always ask the court to bifurcate so you can get married, and reserve jurisdiction to hear the remaining issues.
Answered on Aug 18th, 2012 at 7:03 AM

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You can remarry as soon as you have a Judgment of Dissolution dated before you get married. If you don't have that Judgment of Dissolution, you should not remarry. It's important to understand that getting a divorce involves a lot more than just filing for the divorce. There are a lot of steps to go through to finalize a divorce.
Answered on Aug 18th, 2012 at 12:23 AM

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I suggest you check with the Court Clerk to find out when the Court will set your case for Final Judgment of Dissolution. Also ask the Clerk if there are any Forms that have not yet been filed and are need before a final divorce can be had. It should not as long as you have indicated. Good Luck.
Answered on Aug 17th, 2012 at 9:26 PM

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You might look into having the other party stipulate to bifurcating the issue and just having the marital status terminated. Or else bringing a motion for bifurcation before the Court.
Answered on Aug 17th, 2012 at 9:25 PM

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Family Law Attorney serving Petaluma, CA at Law Office of Erin Farley
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You are cutting it awfully close. Your best bet is to consult with an attorney. Perhaps you could get a stipulated bifurcation.
Answered on Aug 17th, 2012 at 9:20 PM

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Criminal Defense Attorney serving Calabasas, CA at Law Office of Bernal P. Ojeda
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Right away once judge signs judgment and the date it's valid is reflected on the judgment page so any day after that.
Answered on Aug 17th, 2012 at 9:18 PM

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The court relies on the participants to move their cases along. You should consult a family law attorney or facilitator to determine what is left to be done to insure that your dissolution is final. Once the dissolution is final you are free to remarry but not before.
Answered on Aug 17th, 2012 at 9:14 PM

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Alternative Dispute Resolution Attorney serving Ventura, CA at Zahn Law Office
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The day the divorce is final, you can remarry.
Answered on Aug 17th, 2012 at 8:34 PM

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Maybe there is a quicker way, but it will be expensive. First, the direct answer to your main question is how fast can you run to the marrying Sam and get hitched. You need either a license or the facts to support a confidential marriage but, if you can get the license in a day, you can get hitched the same day as the order is filed. Here is what you must do. If you have already submitted your marital settlement agreement and proposed judgment of dissolution and you are waiting, I would do this. Call the clerk's office. Ask to speak to the person who is reviewing your paperwork. This person is checking to make sure all the I's are dotted and the T's crossed. Ask for an estimate of when your paperwork will get to the top of the pile and explain why you are asking. If you receive an answer you do not like or not answer at all, then here is your next step. File a motion to bifurcate (means divide into two pieces) the issue of the marital status from the other issues in the case. In your paperwork, explain what is happening, when you submitted your agreement, when the wedding date is set and ask the court to conduct a hearing and give you the divorce now and deal with the other stuff (property, kids, support, attorney fees) later. In your case later could be just as soon as the court gets to it. Set your hearing date on the motion to bifurcate as soon as possible. Good luck and congratulations on your impending nuptials. Harry Roth Davis PS. It is not illegal to have a big ceremony and a reception for your friends and family and then quietly get "really" married at the courthouse later. As long as you don't actually file papers with the county, a ceremony is just a ceremony. It is not bigamy unless you pretend to be actually married.
Answered on Aug 17th, 2012 at 8:33 PM

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Family Attorney serving Sacramento, CA at Peyton & Associates
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You can get remarried as soon as you receive a notice of entry of judgment which shows that the date the divorce is granted is a date that is already past. Happy new marriage.
Answered on Aug 17th, 2012 at 8:28 PM

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There is a mandatory 6 month wait in CA from filing to being allowed to be considered single again. You should contact your lawyer and/or the court clerk to inquire about your case and why it is still not adjudicated.
Answered on Aug 15th, 2012 at 3:23 PM

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