Yes, you can file without your husband's knowledge and consent. You have a constitutional right to marry whomever you like, with some narrow exceptions (eg some minors, some people you are related to, same sex persons in some states, etc.). You have about the same right to divorce, pretty much at will.
It is not possible to prevent your spouse from divorcing you in any state in the united states. The only way to stop a divorce is to convince your spouse that your marriage is worth saving. If you cannot convince them of that, there's nothing you can do to stop it.
Open Communication: Initiate a calm and honest conversation with your husband. Understand his reasons for wanting a divorce and express your feelings without being confrontational. Listen Actively: Show that you value his perspective. Reflect on Issues: Take time to reflect on the issues in the marriage.
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With no-fault divorce laws, there is nothing your spouse can do to legally stop a divorce. Either spouse can initiate divorce proceedings. You can file for and obtain a divorce decree from the court. Your spouse can make the process difficult for you, but they can't stop it.
What is a Default Divorce in California? If due diligence fails and the spouse successfully avoids the attempts to serve the papers, the process moves into a default divorce process.