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Not everyone can get a summary dissolution.
If you have not already figured out if you qualify for a summary dissolution, read on. Otherwise, skip this page and read the Summary Dissolution booklet.
To qualify for a summary dissolution you must meet all the following requirements:
You and your spouse:
- have been married less than 5 years on the date you file your Joint Petition for Summary Dissolution of Marriage;
- have no children together that were adopted or born before or during the marriage (and the wife is not pregnant now);
- do not own or have an interest in any real estate (house, condominium, rental property, land, or a 1-year lease or option to buy);
- do not owe more than $5,000 for debts acquired since the date of your marriage (do not count auto loans); Click here for a worksheet to help you figure your community obligations (opens in new window). Click here for sample/instructions for the worksheet.
- have less than $33,000 worth of property acquired during the marriage (do not count your cars); Click here for a worksheet to help you figure the value of your community property (opens in new window). Click here for sample/instructions for the worksheet.
- do not have separate property (opens in new window) worth more than $33,000 (do not count money you owe on the property or auto loans);
- agree that neither spouse will ever get spousal support (opens in new window); AND
- have signed an agreement that divides your property and debts. Click here to see a sample agreement with instructions. Click here to see a fillable property agreement.
In addition, either you or your spouse must have lived in California for the last 6 months and in the county where you file for summary dissolution for the last 3 months.
Click here for a program that will help you figure out if you meet this requirement AND where you can file for a summary dissolution/divorce in California.
I qualify, go to the next step.
I don't qualify, help me get a regular divorce.
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