Is CA A 50/50 divorce state?

Is CA A 50/50 divorce state?

Since California is a “Community Property” state, all marital property will be divided in a 50-50 fashion according to the court unless agreed to otherwise by the divorcing spouses. This means that everything that is considered “up for grabs” in the dissolution will be distributed equally to each spouse.

Is Dating while separated cheating?

Dating during a marital separation may or may not classify as cheating, depending on the promises made and expectations held by both spouses. In either case, however, dating while technically married can have detrimental legal effects in some states.

Should I sleep with my husband while separated?

Is sleeping together ‘Ok’ to if you’re separated? My immediate answer is No, you should NOT be having sex if you’re separated from your spouse. Having sex with your spouse is NOT simply a physical act. Any time a spouse says they don’t ‘feel in love’, then has sex with that same spouse, it is always a huge mistake.

Are you still married if you are separated?

Separation means that you are living apart from your spouse, but you’re still legally married until you get a judgment of divorce from a court (even if you already have a judgment of separation).

Can you decline divorce?

Refusal to Sign the Divorce Papers If your spouse refuses to sign the divorce papers, you can file for a contested divorce. If your spouse doesn’t respond or show up in court, the court can grant a default divorce, meaning that by default, you are given the divorce you want and the terms you asked for in your filing.

Can I divorce my wife if she doesn’t want to?

In a marriage, both people have to agree to participate. But ending the marriage works differently. The court needs to agree to grant the divorce, not the other person in the marriage. As long as the necessary financial and legal issues get resolved, the divorce can be completed with one person never agreeing to it.