Legal Question in Family Law in California
I currently have a judgment of legal separation obtained in Los Angeles County 7 months ago. I want to file a new petition to change the "status" only --so I can get a judgment of "dissolution of marriage." All the other issues were taken care of in the judgment of legal separation. Once I file the petition do I have to wait 6 more months or will the judgment of dissolution of marriage be effective as soon as the judge signs the judgment of dissolution of marriage
Asked on 5/29/11, 9:32 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
The dissolution of marriage will be effective as soon as the judge signs the judgment. However, if the judge follows the law as I understand it, he or she will not be able to sign the judgment until six months after filing the petition for dissolution.
Answered on 5/29/11, 11:43 am
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