Full question:
After being in a miserable marriage for over two years, I found a boyfriend who is everything I wanted in a man. I want to divorce my husband as soon as I can and move in with him. I spoke to a few of my colleagues who told me there is a simplified way of getting a divorce in the state of California. I want to know how I can get rid of my husband as soon as possible.
- Category: Divorce
- Date:
- State: California
Answer:
Yes, California offers a simplified divorce process called summary dissolution. To qualify, both spouses must meet certain conditions:
- They must agree in writing on how to divide assets and debts.
- The marriage must have lasted less than five years.
- No children were born during the marriage.
- Neither spouse owns a home or real estate.
- The total value of community property must be less than $25,000 (excluding cars).
- The value of each spouse's separate property must not exceed $25,000 (excluding cars).
- The combined debt of both spouses must be under $4,000 (excluding auto loans).
- Both spouses must waive spousal support.
After filing for summary dissolution, there is a six-month waiting period. Once this period ends, the court will finalize the divorce, and the property settlement agreement will take effect. Both parties will then be free to remarry or enter a new domestic partnership.
However, be aware that either spouse can stop the summary dissolution by filing a Notice of Revocation within the six-month waiting period. If they do, they can refile for a regular divorce, and the time spent waiting will count towards the regular divorce waiting period if refiled within ninety days.
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