What if spouse refuses to sign divorce papers in California?
What if spouse refuses to sign divorce papers in California?
The fact is that California is a no fault state and you do not need your spouse’s signature in order to get a divorce. If your spouse fails to file and serve you with a response, you can file a request for default against your spouse after 30 days. You can also file a proposed judgment for the court to approve.
How do I know if I’m legally divorced?
If you know what county and state he lives in, you can check with the circuit court for that area to see if divorce proceedings were ever filed and a final judgment issued. You should also check the circuit court for the county where you reside to see if he filed there (if it is different from his county).
How long does the process of a divorce take?
HOW LONG DOES THE AVERAGE DIVORCE CASE TAKE? Divorce cases that go to trial take an average of 17.6 months to resolve, but spouses who settle their issues can have their uncontested divorce final in about 1–3 Months. Letting a judge resolve divorce issues doesn’t make unhappy spouses happier former spouses.
How do I get a copy of divorce decree in California?
You can obtain a certified copy of the entire divorce decree and other documents from the divorce file by visiting or contacting the clerk of court’s office or the court’s records management office.
Are California court records public?
The Superior Court of California. Documents maintained in court case files are public records and subject to public inspection. California Rules of Court, Rule 2.400(a) states that all papers in the court files may be inspected by the public in the office of the clerk.
How do I look up a civil case in California?
There are three ways to look at court records:
- Go to the courthouse and ask to look at paper records.
- Go to the courthouse and look at electronic court records.
- If your court offers it, look at electronic records over the internet. This is called “remote access.”
How do I get my court transcripts in California?
If you are interested in obtaining court records, you should go to the courthouse where the case is taking place and request the records in writing from the clerk of the court (there will usually be a request form).
How do I seal my civil court record in California?
A party requesting that a record be filed under seal must file a motion or an application for an order sealing the record. The motion or application must be accompanied by a memorandum and a declaration containing facts sufficient to justify the sealing.
