Legal Question in Family Law in California

As far as I know, it will go on indefinitely until a party or the court decides to act on the file. Divorce is not subject to the mandatory dismissal statutes that apply to other civil cases.

Family courts can and do dismiss dissolution actions that are not being diligently prosecuted pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 583.420 subdivision (a)(2)(B)

If you want to get divorced, you need to get on the ball about serving the petition and summons, and taking the other party's default if they don't timely file a response. If they file a response, you need to check your local rules and file a memorandum to set the case for trial.