dissolution of marriage – Pasadena Divorce Attorney

If you’re considering divorce, and meet certain qualifications, you might want to consider filing for a summary dissolution.

What is a Summary Dissolution?

Summary dissolution is another way to dissolve your marriage. It is not a legal separation, it is a divorce. It’s quicker and easier than a standard divorce because you are not required to talk to a judge, and you may not need to hire a lawyer (though it might be in your best interest to do so). There are necessary requirements you will need to meet in order to qualify for a summary dissolution.

Qualifying for a Summary Dissolution

To be eligible to file for a summary dissolution you and your spouse must meet ALL of the following requirements:

Marriage (from date married to date separated) has been less than 5 years.
You have no children together (with born, adopted during the marriage, or expecting).
You do not own land or buildings.
You do not rent any land or buildings. The exception to this is where you live now – as long as you do not have a 1-year lease or an option to buy.
You do not owe more than $6,000 in debt acquired since the date of marriage. These are called “community obligations.” Exceptions are car loans.
You must have less than $40,000 worth of property that has been acquired during the marriage. This is called “community property.” Exceptions are cars.
You both do not have separate property that is worth more than $40,000. Again, exceptions are cars.
You both agree neither spouse will ever get spousal support.
You have signed an agreement dividing property (cars and debts).
Residency: either you or your spouse will have to have lived in California for the last 6 months. Additionally, you must have lived in the county where you’re filing for summary dissolution for the last 3 months.

Working with a Lawyer

Though a summary dissolution is less complicated than a standard divorce, it still must be done according to family law. Any legal matter can be confusing, therefore it’s important to work with a family law attorney who can ensure all the necessary steps have been taken.

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Source: California Courts, For Married Couples, 2014

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Requirements for Summary Dissolution

Though a summary dissolution is an easier way to end your marriage, there are some requirements that you must meet. Here they are:

Both you and your spouse:

Have been married for less than five years. The five years is counted from the date you were married t the due you separated.

Do not share children – either born or adopted before or during the marriage. You are also not expecting a child.

Do not own any land or buildings.

Do not rent any land or buildings. This excludes where you currently live as long as you have not entered into a 1-year lease with an option to buy.

Do not owe more than $6,000 in debts acquired since the date of marriage. This excludes car loans.

Have less than $40,000 worth of property that was acquired during the marriage. This does not include cars.

Do not have separate property that is worth more than $40,000. This does not include cars.

Agree neither spouse will ever receive spousal support.

Have signed a written agreement dividing your property. This should include cars and debts.

Residency Requirements for Summary Dissolution

Additionally, there are some residency requirements to qualify for a summary dissolution. Either you or your spouse must have lived within the state of California for the last 6 months and in the county where you are filing your summary dissolution for the last 3 months. If you and your spouse do not meet this residency requirement, you are still able to file for a legal separation, but you will need to go through the regular legal separation process. You can also wait until you meet the residency requirements.