Legal Question in Family Law in California

I am trying to finalize my divorce. My ex husband and I have agreed on the division of our property prior to filing for divorce. Therefore, there is no property to divide, so I submited FL-180 and FL-190 as Dissolution, but did not enter a sub category. I received both forms back stating that there is no provision in Judgement and unless jubdgement is "status only" it must either address or reserve property division and spousal support (which we are not asking for either). Therefore, if I file Status only, will that make my divorce official and finalized? Would there be any further follow-up required after that?

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Asked on 11/06/10, 2:50 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

No, Status Only will leave your case open as to property and support. Just because you and your to be ex agreed on it, doesn't automatically make it done for the court's purposes. The best thing for you to do is go down and see the Family Law Facilitator at the family court. They exist to explain to you how to fill out the forms and what you need to submit to get a complete and finalized divorce in the case of an agreed property distribution and no spousal support.

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Answered on 11/11/10, 3:03 pm
James Bame San Diego Law Office

You should file a marital settlement agreement which spells out your division of property and debts and all other matters. Contact me directly.

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Answered on 11/12/10, 12:15 pm


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