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karlise
Jan 20, 2010, 12:48 PM
I live in California and printed out my divorce papers online. I filled everything out and went to my local courthouse and filed then had my ex husband served through a process server. That was back in Oct 2009. Now what do I have to do to complete my divorce? Thank you

tickle
Jan 20, 2010, 01:50 PM
You have to follow up and get a court date before a judge,who grants you a decree nisi as long as nothing is contested. Is it a straight forward, nothing asked for nothing gained, no children, sort of divorce ?Your ex has to attend to.

Tick

cdad
Jan 20, 2010, 02:30 PM
Did he agree to the divorce? Have all the external matters been settled? All of that makes a huge difference. You will have a trial at the end and that is after the 6 months of separation. It can get fast tracked but only if all parties agree and so long as its not done under duress.

this8384
Jan 20, 2010, 02:33 PM
I live in California and printed out my divorce papers online. I filled everything out and went to my local courthouse and filed then had my ex husband served through a process server. That was back in Oct 2009. Now what do I have to do to complete my divorce? Thank you

Did the process server actually obtain service on your husband? A court date should have been set when you filed; did you attend the hearing?