How do I get a copy of my California divorce decree?
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.
Is it worth defending a divorce?
In almost all divorces, there is no benefit in pursuing a defended divorce. If you receive a behaviour petition and you do not accept the allegations, it may be possible to amend the petition in such a way that is acceptable to both parties. All the Court would see is the petition proceeding on an undefended basis.
What happens if a divorce is defended?
A defended divorce is when a divorce petition is issued to the Court, and either the other person in the marriage does not accept that the relationship has broken down or does not agree that the grounds stated in divorce petition are correct. Defended divorces are incredibly rare.
Can you oppose a divorce?
Can the other party oppose a divorce? There are very few circumstances where a party can oppose a divorce application. If they do wish to oppose your divorce, then your former spouse must file a response to your application which then needs to be served on you or your lawyer in advance of the hearing date.
