What is a dissolution matter?

Dissolution is the formal, legal ending of a marriage by a court, commonly called a divorce. A dissolution of marriage completely ends your legal relationship as spouses and ends your marriage. Unlike an annulment, a dissolution does not “undo” the marriage as if it never existed.

What is CA dissolution?

A divorce in legal terms is now called a Dissolution of Marriage. In California, you are required to live in that state for at least 6 months before you can file for a divorce. Both parties do not have to agree on the divorce; either party involved can file for a divorce.

How do I get a dissolution of marriage in California?

Both spouses must: Agree to end the marriage and/or partnership due to irreconcilable differences; Sign the property settlement agreement; Read, agree with, and sign the Summary Dissolution Information form; Waive the right to receive spousal support; and.

What are the requirements for a summary dissolution?

Find out what requirements you must meet to qualify for a summary dissolution to end your same-sex marriage AND your domestic partnership at the same time. If you are in a same-sex marriage you want to end, but NOT in a domestic partnership, follow the instructions ” For Married Couples .”

What happens if you default in California divorce proceedings?

In the state of California, the divorce process begins when one of the two spouses files to dissolve the marriage. The other spouse who did not file the dissolution paperwork must be formally served with divorce papers, with all rules for service of process followed.

How to get a summary divorce in California?

Try our new step-by-step format! We’re improving online instructions for divorce! Give it a try! Find out if you qualify for a summary dissolution. It is a simpler way to get divorced for married couples and registered domestic partners. It also has forms and a guide for filing your case.

Can a domestic partner get a summary dissolution?

Give it a try! Find out if you qualify for a summary dissolution. It is a simpler way to get divorced for married couples and registered domestic partners. It also has forms and a guide for filing your case.

Where to file for summary dissolution in California?

Find your court. You have to find the right court to start your case in your county. The right court for you is based on the counties where you and your spouse live right now. Click for a program that will help you figure out where to file for your summary dissolution.

What’s the difference between a summary dissolution and a divorce?

Keep in mind that a summary dissolution is a divorce, NOT a legal separation. Learn about the differences between divorce and legal separation. If you are registered domestic partners, NOT married, click for help filing a summary dissolution for a domestic partnership.