Legal Question in Family Law in California

can you be legally divorced if you have not seen or lived with your spouse in over 7 years?


Asked on 4/01/11, 6:54 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

Anthony Roach Law Office of Anthony A. Roach

You are only legally divorced when a judge signs a judgment that decrees that your marriage is dissolved.

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Answered on 4/03/11, 6:59 pm
Arlene Kock Law Offices of Arlene D. Kock APLC

Even with such a long separation, you must file a petition for divorce and go through the procedural steps to get a final judgment to terminate your marriage. It will be VERY important to check your credit report and get information from your spouse for these last 7 years so you are not surprised by debt that he may have gotten while you were married but separated.

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Answered on 4/04/11, 8:54 am

Sure you can, by filing and going through a divorce case.

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Answered on 4/04/11, 6:49 pm


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