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  2. Begin by filling in your name, address, and contact information at the top of the form. Ensure that all details are accurate to avoid delays.
  3. In the 'Marriage Of' section, enter the names of both parties involved in the marriage. This is crucial for identifying the case.
  4. Complete the 'Residence' section by confirming that both parties have met residency requirements. This includes stating how long each party has lived in California and the specific county.
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Step 1: Make sure that you meet Californias divorce residency requirement. Step 2: Filing the Petition. Step 3: Serving Your Spouse. Step 4: Waiting for a Response.
Start your divorce case. To start a divorce or legal separation, you begin by filling out two court forms: a Petition and a Summons. If you and your spouse (or domestic partner) have children together, you will also need to fill out at least one other form about your children.
An uncontested divorce in California means that both spouses agree on all of the legal issues in their divorce and are willing to sign a marital settlement agreement that outlines these terms: Child custody and visitation. You and your childs other parent agree on how to divide the care of your children.
Getting a divorce in California Getting a divorce takes at least 6 months. There are 4 major parts of the process and they are the same for couples who are married and for those in a domestic partnership.​ Its the same process to get a legal separation. But, there isnt a required 6-month waiting period.
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