Dissolution of Marriage (Divorce)
Going through a divorce can be difficult and emotionally excruciating.
Our team of attorneys at Crimmigration Inc. can help make the process easier. We will help you file and start your dissolution petition. Dissolution of marriage terminates the marriage of spouses and resolves issues between them including asset and debt distributions, former name restoration and support obligations.
In California, dissolution can only be based on incurable insanity or irreconcilable differences. Before dissolution can be final a formal judgment signed by the judge must be entered. The minimum amount of time to finalize dissolution is six months and one day from the day the respondent is served, or the respondent files a response, whichever comes sooner. There are numerous steps that need to be taken before dissolution can be finalized, at Crimmigration Inc., we help guide you through the process to make it as quick and efficient as possible.
10 Steps to Dissolution of Marriage
- File the Petition and Summons (and UCCJEA if children).
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Serve your spouse with the filed papers.
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File Proof of Service with the Court.
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Exchange Financial Disclosures with your spouse.
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Choose your path:
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No Response → Default
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Response + Agreement → Uncontested
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Response + No Agreement → Trial
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Default (no hearing): Submit judgment forms for review.
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Default (with hearing): Attend hearing and request orders.
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Uncontested: Submit joint final judgment paperwork.
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Contested: Set trial; judge decides unresolved issues.
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After Judgment: Serve the judgment and update legal documents (name, insurance, titles, beneficiaries).
Important:
You are not divorced until the Court files your Judgment and the effective date has passed.