How do I obtain a copy of my divorce decree in California?

December 3, 2020 Admin

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How do I obtain a copy of my divorce decree in California?

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.

Is it possible to divorce and not know it?

To find out if you’re legally divorced, you need an actual divorce order from the court. This can be more difficult than it sounds because your spouse could divorce you without your knowledge. While this is a rare occurrence, it happens.

How long do you have to amend a divorce decree?

A divorce decree can be modified if the terms of the divorce are unjust or conditions have changed since the divorce. Once the divorce is finalized and the time of appeal has passed (which is generally within 30 days of the decree), you cannot amend the division of property and liabilities.

Can a divorce financial settlement be reopened?

Parties need to remember that once a Consent Order has been approved by the Court, it becomes a final property settlement. It is virtually impossible to re-open a property settlement once it has been finalised.

Can I sue my ex husband for PTSD?

After a person has been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, they may be able to bring a personal injury lawsuit against the person who caused them to develop the disorder.

Can I take my ex husband back to court for alimony?

Whether your former spouse is trying to change their child support payments, alimony payments, or custody terms, they can bring you back to court to try to modify the divorce order.

Can I sue my ex for cheating?

You CAN sue your ex, but you won’t win and might even be sanctioned (meaning you may have to pay your ex money) for bringing the lawsuit. This is a no-fault state.

Can I sue my ex for wasting my time?

The answer is generally no – you can’t sue for wasted time in most instances. Telemarketers can be sued for…