Legal Question in Family Law in California

to file a marriage disolution, it is mandatory that you have to have five years or less marriage period?


Asked on 5/13/12, 10:26 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Zadik Shapiro Law Offices of C. Zadik Shapiro

No, a dissolution can be filed a any time.

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Answered on 5/13/12, 10:46 am
Anthony Roach Law Office of Anthony A. Roach

The five year rule is for "summary" dissolution. Summary dissolution is a simplified procedure for married parties or domestic partners to get divorced. If you have been married for more than 5 years, or have other disqualifying factors such as children, you have to file a regular dissolution.

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Answered on 6/06/12, 6:42 pm


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