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How long until my divorce is final after receiving a copy of the FL-165 back from the court?
Asked on May 02nd, 2013 on Divorce - California
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I'm in California trying to finalize my uncontested divorce that started 2 years ago. I sent the paperwork to the court and just received a stamped copy of my FL-165. What happens now? Am I waiting to now get a signed copy of form 180 back in order to legally be "divorced?" If so, generally how long does that take?
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Yes you are waiting for the FL-180. You will see it when the clerk sends it to you. There is no time limit and courts are short staffed.
Answered on May 07th, 2013 at 3:56 PM
The Notice of Entry of Judgment should have a stamped date saying that your state of being married ended on *****.. It takes a little bit longer to get the Judgment back. I would not get married again until the Judgment comes back.
Answered on May 07th, 2013 at 12:08 AM
If you sent in all of the paperwork for a default judgment it should not be too long before you hear. However, some courts have a backlog of cases that may delay your receipt of the final paperwork. If you are unsure about what you sent, you should consult a family law attorney or facilitator to review your documents to see if you have done everything you need to.
Answered on May 06th, 2013 at 11:49 PM