QUESTION
How long does it take for a divorce to be finalized after being only married since 6 months?
Asked on Oct 10th, 2013 on Divorce - California
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My husband served me with divorce papers and he is planning to leave the country. I want to make sure that we are divorced before he leaves. It’s a pretty simple divorce no kids, no house, one bank account with no money in it and no cars together.
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The minimum is 6 months and one day before you can be declared to be single again. I don't know why you d id not file a joint petition for summary dissolution. then you or he could complete the papers.
Answered on Oct 10th, 2013 at 6:28 PM
It takes six months from the date the other side was served with papers in every case.
Answered on Oct 10th, 2013 at 12:20 PM
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A Judgment for Dissolution (divorce) can be entered after 6 months according to California Family Code section 2339 or 2403.
Answered on Oct 10th, 2013 at 10:24 AM