Wednesday, April 20, 2011

HOW SOON CAN I GET DIVORCED?

I often receive questions from people regarding their family law issues. The following is a question which the inquirer agreed may be publicly revealed, and my answer to the question:

QUESTION: How long does it take to get a divorce in California? My wife and I have been separated for 2 years. I want to divorce so I can remarry, but have never even legally separated. How long will this take? I want to get the process started.

ANSWER: "Legal Separation" is not a prerequisite to divorce. You are already separated, You just need to file and move forward with the divorce. It will take a minimum of six months from the date your wife is served before you can get a divorce, but most divorces take substantially longer. You could seek a bifurcation of marital status from the other issues in your divorce, to enable you to marry your fiance' more quickly, but there are certain adverse consequences that you would incur from a bifurcation. You should consult with and/or retain an experienced Family Law Attorney to counsel and represent you in your divorce.

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