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How long does a divorce take in California? Factors that can delay a final judgment

California divorce has one fixed rule everyone learns fast: no matter how cooperative both spouses are, the process takes at least six months. That mandatory waiting period is set by California Family Code section 2339 and begins the day your spouse receives formal service of the divorce petition. But six months is the

How long does a divorce take in California? Factors that can delay a final judgment

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