California Divorce Process Overview

Summary

The divorce process in California involves filing a petition, serving papers, responding, exchanging financial disclosures, negotiating agreements, and finalizing with a judgment. In New Jersey, the process includes filing a complaint, serving papers, responding, discovery, settlement or trial, and finalizing with a final judgment.

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i want to know the california divorce process
Hi Kristin! I can help with that. Here are the basic steps for getting a divorce in California:
*. File a Petition: One spouse files a petition for divorce (Form FL-*).
*. Serve the Papers: Serve the other spouse with the divorce papers.
*. Response: The other spouse files a response (Form FL-*).
*. Disclosures: Both parties exchange financial information.
*. Agreements: Negotiate settlement agreements or go to trial.
*. Judgment: Finalize the divorce with a judgment (Form FL-*).
Do you need details on any of these steps?
what about new jersey
Hi Kristin! Here are the basic steps for getting a divorce in New Jersey:
*. File a Complaint: One spouse files a complaint for divorce.
*. Serve the Papers: Serve the other spouse with the divorce complaint.
*. Response: The other spouse files an answer to the complaint.
*. Discovery: Exchange financial information and other relevant documents.
*. Settlement or Trial: Negotiate a settlement or proceed to trial.
*. Final Judgment: Finalize the divorce with a final judgment of divorce.
Do you need details on any of these steps?