Legal Question in Family Law in California
divorce vs legal separation
If you file legal separation, then change to divorce, do you stil wait six months after or can you count from time of filing for the separation. Also, I heard you dont lose benefits if you file legal separation where as divorce you are dropped fastl
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Asked on 9/15/08, 10:10 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
James Chau
Law Offices James Chau
Re: divorce vs legal separation
Yes you can file for legal separation first and wait before you amend the complaint to a dissolution.
good luck.
As always consult a qualified attorney in your area before proceeding.
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Answered on 9/30/08, 3:00 pm