Are divorce records public in CA?

Are divorce records public in CA?

In California, divorces are public record and are accessible through the California Department of Public Health. Informational copies of divorce records are available to anyone upon request.

What form is the divorce decree in California?

First, you will file Forms FL-100 and FL-110, which are the Petition for Dissolution and Summons, respectively. If you have children, you may need to file additional paperwork. After you serve your spouse with the divorce papers, you will wait for him or her to file a response within 30 days.

Is the fl180 a divorce decree?

The FL-180 is the Judgment in the case – what you refer to as the final divorce decree. You should also have received a FL-190 Notice of Entry of Judgment in the mail.

Can you get a divorce without settling property?

The answer is no. There is no need to wait until you are divorced to finalise your property settlement. In fact it is often better to finalise your property matters sooner rather than later. You cannot apply for a divorce until you have been separated at least one year.