Legal Question in Family Law in California
My divorce case has been in court for about 5 years. I am the Respondent. We've had all the issues you can think of. But over the last few years, we have agreed on alimony, child support, custody and filed the agreements with the court. Just recently we agreed on an asset agreement, we didn't really have much, but I handed everything we had to her. I have the agreement notarized.
My question, what do I need to file to wrap this up? I called the clerk, who is telling me that I need to schedule a trial. Even after telling her that we've agreed on everything and there's nothing to trial. It doesn't make any sense to me. Do I really need to schedule a trial? If yes, what's the point of agreeing to anything?
Thanks!
2 Answers from Attorneys
If you are representing yourself, you are required to be familiar with the courts local rules concerning procedure. You should get a copy of the local rules and review them carefully. If you're still unclear on how to proceed, you should meet with an experienced family law attorney to discuss your legal options.
You don't need a trial if you have agreed to everything. You simply need to properly submit a marriage settlement agreement and proposed judgment. I do agree with Ms. Kock that you need to familiarize yourself with the local rules, and have an attorney assist you.
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