What Happens At Uncontested Divorce Court Hearing in California
While California does not require court hearings for uncontested divorces, some need one. Here’s what to expect at an uncontested divorce hearing in California.
Most uncontested divorces do not require spouses to attend court. However, spouses can expect to be placed under oath and asked questions regarding the terms of their divorce. A judge may then grant the divorce and decree a final divorce judgment.
Uncontested divorce hearings may occur when spouses have one or more issues they need to settle, or if they’re looking to speak about their final divorce judgment with an attorney.
Judge Will Review Your Divorce Case Documents
A judge will review all forms that have been filed by both spouses, along with any additional evidence that gives him or her a better sense of the situation at hand. Make sure to bring any and all documents relevant to your divorce case. In uncontested divorces, most issues are pretty much agreed upon. So, the judge will probably just review and approve the orders requested by the divorce. However, the judge may be compelled to ask each spouse a few questions.
Questions a Judge May Ask at an Uncontested Divorce Hearing
After placing you and your spouse under oath, the judge may ask any of the following questions:
- Are you fully aware of the details of these Requests for Orders?
- Are there any other issues you’d like to discuss today in court?
After the judge has reviewed, he or she will likely decree a Final Judgment of Divorce.
What happens if I don’t go to the uncontested divorce hearing in California?
The spouse that filed for divorce must attend the court hearing while the responding spouse has the right to (but does not have to) attend the hearing. If the responding spouse does not attend the court hearing, the process will continue without them.
How long do uncontested divorce hearings take in California?
Uncontested divorce hearings typically take around 20 minutes. The judge will see the terms and decree a final divorce order.
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