Legal Question in Family Law in California

How can we find out if my husband is legally divorced from first wife.

Mu hsuband thinks he was served with divorce papers 20 years ago, but he's not sure. How can we find out for sure?


Asked on 4/02/02, 8:36 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Vishwa Johri Johri & Co

Re: How can we find out if my husband is legally divorced from first wife.

Better you search the court records. A detailed list is maintained in the courts.

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Answered on 4/02/02, 10:29 am
E. Daniel Bors Jr. Attorney & Counselor At Law

Re: How can we find out if my husband is legally divorced from first wife.

Dear Inquirer:

Nothing herein shall create an attorney-client relationship, unless a written retainer agreement is executed by the attorney and client. This communication contains general information only. Nothing herein shall constitute an attorney-client communication nor legal advice. There likely are deadlines and time-limits associated with your case; you should contact an attorney of your choice for legal advice specific to your personal situation, at once.

If you haven't already done so, please visit my

web site at --

http://home.pacbell.net/edbjr/ OR

http://www.CaliforniaDivorceAttorney.com

The site contains quite a bit of general information about California Family Law, Tenants' Rights, and Juvenile Dependencies, and EDD hearings and appeals, as well as information about me (education, experience, et cetera) and my office (location, hours, fees, policies).

NOW, IN RESPONSE TO YOUR INQUIRY --

Contact the Clerk of the Court, Family Law, in the county or counties where your wife resided at the time.

Thanks for sharing your interesting inquiry with

us on LawGuru, and good luck with your case.

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Answered on 4/02/02, 4:39 pm


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