Legal Question in Family Law in California
Although I haven't received divorce papers, I think my husband will file for a no-fault divorce so I would be forced to divorce him. I'm wondering if there is some other way that I could contest it because I was deserted three days after I had an abortion. He refuses to make any contact whatsoever. I had the abortion because I wanted to save our marriage. I know I can't force him to communicate with me so I'm more than happy to give him space if he needs it. I just know I can't end our marriage. We don't have a lot to divide between us. It's not about the money.
Also, my immigration papers haven't been fixed yet so I'm still out of status. Will that affect my standing?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Unfortunately, you cannot stop your husband from divorcing you in California. The California laws controlling divorce actions allow a spouse to proceed with the divorce without the need for consent from the other spouse to end the marriage.