Legal Question in Family Law in California

I have been married for 20 years in 2008 i got separated and filed for a divorce, i even began a new relationship my kids are grown now they are both 20 years old. my wife had a stroke and i did not go through with the divorce at the time, she has since recovered, on the other hadn my new girlfriend is pregnant and i need to divorce to move on with my other family. is there a way to expedite my divorce even if my ex does not really want a divorce?


Asked on 5/21/10, 3:09 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony Roach Law Office of Anthony A. Roach

If you have an existing case you need to terminate the status of your marriage. Your wife's refusal is not grounds to deny the termination of the status of your marriage. The law will not keep two people married if one of them does not want to be married anymore. If you have other issues, you will have to file a motion to bifurcate to terminate status, and reserved jurisdiction over the other issues. You may qualify for a divorce now, if you meet the jurisdictional prerequisites.

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Answered on 5/25/10, 3:04 pm


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