Legal Question in Family Law in California
divorce taking too long
My finace filed separation papers in March of 2006. His extranged wife has since been served with divorce papers in Jan 2007 ans she has yet to sign the papers. She also changed attorneys during the past month. How can we force the dissolution of marriage and about how long is that process?
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: divorce taking too long
Divorces, if contested, often take from several months to years. Only your fiance's attorney can answer your question.
Re: divorce taking too long
If your fiance has an attorney, he/she can ask the court to schedule a hearing ASAP. This will put pressure on the wife.
Re: divorce taking too long
If the divorde is filed in California, a judgment may be issued after six months of the date of filing if the requird documents are filed. Contact me directly.