Divorce Proceedings After Death

Summary

If a spouse dies before a divorce is finalized in California, the marriage remains legally intact. The court-recorded agreement may affect probate proceedings. Consider consulting a probate attorney to address estate matters and understand how the agreement might influence asset distribution.

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family law questions
Hi ****! What specific aspect of family law do you need assistance with? (e.g., divorce, child custody, spousal support)
divorce
Hi ****! Here are some general steps involved in getting a divorce in California:
- Residency Requirement: Either you or your spouse must have lived in California for at least 6 months and in the county where you file for at least 3 months.
- Petition: File a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (FL-*).
- Serve Papers: Serve your spouse with copies of the divorce papers.
- Response: Your spouse has 30 days to file a Response (FL-*).
- Disclosure: Both parties must exchange financial information.
- Settlement or Trial: If you and your spouse agree on all issues, you can submit a written agreement. If not, your case will go to trial.
Would you like more details on any of these steps?
other party died one day after agreement of termination of marital status but has not been file
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****, since the other party passed away before the agreement was filed, there are some unique considerations. Generally, the divorce process stops if one party dies before the final judgment. You may need to address estate issues now.
Would you like more details on how to proceed with estate matters?
the agreement was on court record
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****, since the agreement was on court record, it may impact the legal proceedings. Here are some general points to consider:
- The court may recognize the agreement if it was filed officially.
- You may need to address estate matters since the other party has passed away.
Would you like more details on how to proceed with estate matters?
what is my marital status since other party died the day after agreement but has not been incorporated into the final judgment
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****, since the other party died before the final judgment was entered, you are still legally married. However, the agreement on court record might influence how marital assets and other matters are handled in probate.
Would you like more details on how to proceed with estate and probate matters?