How do I get a copy of my California divorce decree?
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How do I get a copy of my California divorce decree?
Certified copies of divorce decrees are available from the Superior Court in the county where the decree was granted. CDPH only has divorce records from 1962-1984, while records for other dates must be obtained from the County Recorder’s office in the appropriate county.
Are California divorce records online?
To search through the California Superior Court System Once you have the form, mail it to the court in question, and you should hear back in 60 days. You may also visit the website of the court in question for additional information, as well as online method for gaining access to divorce records.
How do I know if I’m divorced?
Your best bet is to search the state’s website or to contact the local court clerk. If you search your state’s website, you will need to know which court handles divorce in your state or the state you are searching in.
Is it possible to divorce and not know it?
If you have been separated with little or no contact for at least a year, there is a chance your spouse may have completed a divorce without your knowledge. She may have lied about not knowing your location and the court granted the divorce by default when you failed to respond.
Can divorce case be reopened?
The court will consider reopening a divorce settlement only in exceptional cases either where a spouse has failed to provide full and frank disclosure about their wealth and income in divorce proceedings or there has been a material change in a spouse’s circumstances since the agreement was reached.
