Legal Question in Family Law in California

CA divorce: Which date matters more -- the date a petition is filed with the court, or the date it is served to the spouse? Thank you.


Asked on 5/30/12, 12:15 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

Anthony Roach Law Office of Anthony A. Roach

For the six month period to get divorced, the date the responding spouse is served.

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Answered on 5/30/12, 4:37 pm
BARRY BESSER LAW OFFICES OF BARRY I. BESSER

Anthony is correct.

BARRY BESSER

www.besserlaw.com

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Answered on 5/30/12, 4:57 pm

The previous answers are correct. For some other purposes the date of filing may be more relevant.

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Answered on 5/30/12, 6:11 pm


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