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Read the complaint and decide what to do. Read the complaint. You may agree with some, all, or none of the complaint. Write down next to each paragraph in the complaint whether you agree or disagree with what that paragraph says. If you agree with everything your spouse is asking for, you may not need to file anything.
File a motion for default judgment. If you are unable to reach an agreement with your spouse, you can file a motion for default judgment with the court. This will ask the court to enter a default judgment against your spouse without hearing from them. Hire a local attorney.
While the answer is simply admitting or denying information from the complaint, the counterclaim can be used to put forth alternative versions of the facts or a completely different reason for the divorce. The counterclaim functions just like a complaint, you do not need to prove anything in the counterclaim.
Records such as court orders, divorce decrees, and wills are only available from the Sacramento Superior Court: For court orders or divorce records contact the Civil Division at (916) 874-5522.
Here are a few ways you can approach the conversation: Acknowledge Their Feelings: You might say, ``I'm sorry to hear that. Divorce can be really tough.'' Offer Support: Let them know you're there for them. You could say, ``If you ever want to talk about it or share how you're feeling, I'm here to listen.''
If you've been married less than five years and have no children, you may qualify for a simpler way to get divorced (summary dissolution).
Record information for divorce filings is available at the Los Angeles Superior Court where the divorce was filed. If the Superior Court location is not known, information can be obtained at the County Courthouse by calling at (213) 830-0803 or going to 111 North Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.
In practice, California's divorce laws equally apply to couples who are married any length of time, meaning even short marriages will likely require the equal and fair division of assets through the courts.
A wife in California can be entitled to up to half of the assets in the marriage along with up to 40% of their partner's income for child support, spousal support, and primary child custody.