Frequently Asked Questions About Divorce

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Before a Legal Proceeding is Started:

• Who can get divorced in California? (Residence Requirements)
• What is the difference between Divorce, Separation, and Annulment?
• Why are people granted a divorce in California (No Fault Requirements)
• If one spouse does not want to get a divorce?
• When is a divorce case considered started and actually final?
• What is the difference between an Uncontested or Contested divorce, legal separation, or annulment?
• Emotional impact of a contested case
• Who should file first?
• What about Summary Dissolution?
• What if I want to stop a Summary Dissolution?

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