Frequently Asked Questions
While every case is different, the laws are the same. Here are a few common procedural issues.
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California has a six-month waiting period before a divorce can be finalized.
That’s the minimum time between when you file the initial paperwork and when the court will finalize your divorce.
For shorter marriages with no children and little or no shared property, the total time can be relatively close to this.
However, the more complicated the case, the longer it usually takes. Longer marriages with children and significant assets to divide often take a year or more.