How do I request for my case copies?

You may request copies by mail or in person. There is a per page copy fee and other applicable fees may apply, including fees for a search, certification, exemplification, and/or authentication, if requested. Include the following information in your request:

• Case number
• Case name
• Indicate “entire file” or specify documents by title. Specify the date filed (if known or give approximate year of filing)
• Include a check made payable to “Clerk of the Court” for the full amount (refer to the Uniform Filing Fee Schedule for the current copy, search, certification, exemplification and authentication fees.)
• If you are unsure of the total amount to send, write “NOT TO EXCEED $50” in the memo section of your check and leave the amount blank. The clerk will fill-in the correct amount and will send a receipt along with copy of requested documents.
• Include self-addressed, stamped envelope with sufficient postage for the return of the copies.
• Mail to:
• Superior Court of California, County of Orange
• Family Law Division
• 341 The City Drive
• Orange, CA 92868
• Attn: Records Department
• If you are a party in a Paternity or Parentage action, please include a copy of a valid photo identification including any of the following:
• Drivers’ License
• Identification Card issued by Department of Motor Vehicles
• United States Passport
• United States Military Identification
• Naturalization documents with photo identification
• Tribal photo identification

How long before my divorce / dissolution is final?

It takes at least six months for the divorce to become final. The six months is counted from the date that the partner who started the divorce had the other served with the Petition for Dissolution and the Summons OR when the other spouse responded (filed their first paper), whichever is earlier. A divorce is not final until a Judgment of Dissolution is signed by the judge.  Read Full Article Here

Read More Article Here

Divorce Attorney Irvine | Best Divorce Lawyer Orange County | Prenuptial Agreement | Divorce Lawyer Irvine