Legal Question in Family Law in California

what happens if you file for divorce, and your spouse refuses


Asked on 1/20/10, 1:17 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Geoffrey Sutliff Geoffrey A. Sutliff, Attorney at Law

California is a "no fault" divorce state, which means that it doesn't matter if the other party wants a divorce or not. If the other party fails to respond, a default judgment may be obtained.

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Answered on 1/25/10, 2:14 pm
Robert Mccoy Law Office Of Robert McCoy

Then you get a default judgment of dissolution of marriage.

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Answered on 1/29/10, 1:32 pm


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