Summary Divorce
One of the aspects of divorce which people least look forward to is the waiting, the amount of time it takes for the divorce to be finalized. Divorces are never fun, and most of the time, you’re just looking to get it over with so that you can move on with your life.
Fortunately, there’s an alternative to the traditional divorce process. It’s called “summary divorce,” and if you meet the requirements for it, it can greatly reduce the amount of time you spend waiting for your divorce to finally go through. If you’d like to know if summary divorce is right for you, contact the San Jose divorce lawyers at the Law Office of Daniel Jensen by calling 408-296-4100 today.
The Qualifications
A summary divorce is a much simpler version of divorce, and both the cost and the duration of the proceedings is less than they are in a traditional divorce. However, you have to meet certain requirements to qualify for a summary divorce. Though these differ from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, in California, they are:
- The marriage must be short in duration, usually five years or less.
- There must be no children in the marriage. Additionally, you must have no adopted children and the wife must not be pregnant.
- There must be little or no real property, such as homes or land.
- Marital property, including vehicles, must be under a certain amount, normally $25,000.
- Personal property usually must be under the same threshold.
- Prior to the filing, you must have lived in California for at least six months.
Contact Us
If you are interested in learning more about the summary divorce process, contact the San Jose divorce lawyers at the Law Office of Daniel Jensen by calling 408-296-4100.
