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California No-Fault Divorce Law

Summary

Establishes that a marriage can be dissolved without proving wrongdoing by either spouse, based solely on irreconcilable differences.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    Right to end a marriage without proving adultery or cruelty
  • 02.
    Right to seek legal dissolution even if the other spouse does not agree
  • 03.
    Right to equal division of community property

Penalties

  • 01.
    Loss of marital status
  • 02.
    Court-ordered division of assets
  • 03.
    Potential payment of spousal support (alimony)

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