So, if you wonder do you need divorce papers to remarry in California, the answer is yes to avoid any legal issues. After the judge signs off on the final judgment, your divorce is official, and you are legally considered single.
Attorneys and self-represented litigants are able to file documents electronically in Family Law case actions for divorce, legal separation, annulment, parentage, child custody, visitation, support (child and spousal), and family related issues.
All matters in San Bernardino County are filed and heard at the Fontana District.
To start a divorce or legal separation, you begin by filling out two court forms: a Petition and a Summons. If you and your spouse (or domestic partner) have children together, you will also need to fill out at least one other form about your children.
Dial 888-882-6878 or visit the CourtCall website at urtcall to schedule a remote appearance for matters scheduled on participating calendars.
Getting a divorce in California Getting a divorce takes at least 6 months. There are 4 major parts of the process and they are the same for couples who are married and for those in a domestic partnership.​ It's the same process to get a legal separation.
Forms to start a divorce or separation Form NameForm Number Petition — Marriage/Domestic Partnership FL-100 Summons (Family Law) FL-110 Declaration Under Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) FL-105 Proof of Service of Summons (Family Law — Uniform Parentage — Custody and Support) FL-1153 more rows