Legal Question in Family Law in California
Can 6 months Mandatory Waiting Time be waived?
If we have a legal separation for 6 months before filing a divorce, the mandatory waiting time after filing can be waived?
Asked on 12/05/06, 11:29 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson
Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law
Re: Can 6 months Mandatory Waiting Time be waived?
No. The six month waiting period does not commence to run until the summons and petition for dissolution is served on the other spouse. This waiting cannot be waived.
Answered on 12/20/06, 8:30 pm