Legal Question in Family Law in California

Re: Final divorce papers

The normal procedure is to send several copies of the various completed forms, for example Judgment (Family Law) and Notice of Entry of Judgment (Family Law) (both available from www.courtinfo.ca.gov), to the clerk of the courtroom together with enough pre-addressed and stamped envelopes for all parties. Normally extra pages are attached to the Judgment forms containing the specific terms of the judgment. If you forgot to take notes, you can buy a transcript of what the judge said from the court reporter. You can look up other family law judgments at the courthouse and copy the format. The courtroom clerk can tell you how many copies you will need. If you do not receive the signed and file-stamped paperwork back within two weeks or so, call the judge's clerk and politely inquire (or have your lawyer do it). See also the Nolo Press book, How to Do Your Own Divorce in California, available from www.nolo.com or your local library or courthouse law library.

Re: Final divorce papers

You indicated that the court granted the divorce. However, were all the issues dealt with or were some issues reserved. I really need to have more information in order to give you stronger advice. Your problem should not be a difficult one.

Reply: Final divorce papers

How long it will take will vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. You might want to consider hiring a qualified paralegal assistant or licensed document preparer to assist you with the paperwork. We offer paralegal support services and can also refer you to licensed document preparer in your area.

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Good luck to you!

Brian Levy, Esq.

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