Full question:
In the State of California if the respondent refuses to sign any of the divorce papers because they do not agree to the divorce, is the petitioner still able to have the divorce finalized in the court and dissolve the marriage? Where can I find more information on this specifically?
- Category: Divorce
- Date:
- State: California
Answer:
California law allows for divorces based upon the grounds of irreconcilable differences, or incurable insanity. Irreconcilable differences are statutorily defined as those differences determined by the court to be substantial reasons for not continuing the marriage and which make it appear that the marriage should be dissolved.
A summary dissolution of marriage proceeding is begun by the filing of a joint petition signed by both the husband and wife stating that all of the requirements for summary dissolution have been met, providing the mailing address of both husband and wife, and a statement of whether or not the wife desires to have her former name restored.
If one spouse refuses to sign a joint petition, the other spouse may still seek and obtain a divorce on the grounds of irreconcilable differences.
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