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?


Asked on 8/29/07, 8:35 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

Re: divorce taking too long

Divorces, if contested, often take from several months to years. Only your fiance's attorney can answer your question.

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Answered on 8/29/07, 10:29 pm
Charles W. Field Charles W. Field, Attorney at Law

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.

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Answered on 8/30/07, 9:00 am
OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES

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.

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Answered on 8/30/07, 1:36 pm


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