Existing law generally provides the procedure for the dissolution of marriage, and further provides that when a judgment of dissolution of marriage becomes final, the parties are restored to the state of unmarried persons. Existing law prohibits a judgment of dissolution of marriage from becoming final until 6 months have expired from the date of service of a copy of the summons and petition or the date of appearance of the respondent, whichever occurs first.
This bill would require the court to order a judgment of dissolution of marriage to be entered before the expiration of the 6-month period if the moving party establishes either that the moving party was a victim of a felony or misdemeanor offense for an act of abuse perpetrated by the other spouse or the moving party submits to the court a protective order in effect against the other spouse, as specified. The bill would make conforming changes.

Statutes affected:
SB536: 2339 FAM, 2403 FAM
02/17/21 - Introduced: 2339 FAM, 2403 FAM
03/16/21 - Amended Senate: 2339 FAM, 2403 FAM
SB 536: 2339 FAM, 2403 FAM