Legal Question in Family Law in California
Is a stipulated judgement the same as a final divorce?
Asked on 12/21/10, 4:57 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Anthony Roach
Law Office of Anthony A. Roach
It depends on the terms of the stipulated judgment. Normally, there can only be one judgment in an action, but I have seen interlocutory status judgments, that terminate status but reserve jurisdiction for the court to decide property and other matters at a later date.
Answered on 12/27/10, 2:26 pm
Mr. Roach is correct, it depends on the terms of the judgment. I would also add that even a stipulated judgment isn't a final divorce until it is entered by the court.
Answered on 12/30/10, 7:08 pm