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Navigating Your Divorce

In California we have three ways to end a marriage or registered domestic partnership in California: divorce, legal separation, and annulment.


Always know that it’s not necessary for both spouses or Domestic Partners to agree to end their marriage. Either spouse or partner can decide to end the marriage, and the other spouse/partner, even if he or she does not want to get a divorce, cannot stop the process by refusing to participate in the case. If a spouse or domestic partner does not participate in the divorce case, the other spouse/partner will still be able to get a "default" judgment and the divorce will go through.


California is a “no fault” divorce state – this means that the spouse or domestic partner that is asking for the divorce does not have to prove that the other spouse or domestic partner did something wrong that lead to the end of the marriage.

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Dissolution, Separation, and Annulment for Ending a Partnership

If you want to end a registered domestic partnership, domestic partners must also file for dissolution (divorce), legal separation, or annulment to end their relationship. There is a limited exception where domestic partners can end their relationship in a summary process through the Secretary of State if they have been registered for less than five years and they have no children, no real property, very few assets or debts, and a written agreement on dividing their property, in addition to other restrictions.

Contested Vs. Uncontested Divorces

Divorces can be broadly categorized into contested and uncontested divorces. In an uncontested divorce, both spouses mutually agree on all crucial aspects, such as the division of assets, child custody, support, and any other relevant issues. When couples are in agreement, they can often resolve these matters without court intervention, resulting in a smoother and quicker process. On the other hand, a contested divorce occurs when spouses cannot reach an agreement on various elements of the divorce settlement. This could involve disputes over property division, child custody, support, or other important matters. In such cases, the divorce process becomes more complex, often requiring legal proceedings, negotiations, and potentially court appearances to resolve the disagreements between the parties. California family law provides mechanisms and guidelines for both contested and uncontested divorces, aiming to facilitate fair and just resolutions tailored to the specific circumstances of each case.

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