What is Summary Dissolution?
Family law is a complex area of the law which is not well served by simplistic forms that do not address all of the issues and areas concerned if the individual is not well versed or has not consulted with appropriate legal counsel to review the facts and problems of each individual case. The lasting effects of decisions made in haste without proper advice would militate against the use of such forms. However, California offers a procedure called Summary Dissolution. It requires that the parties be married less than five years, have no children, do not request spousal support, own no real estate, have debts totaling less than $10,000 (excluding automobiles) and agree on the terms of the settlement. Forms and instructions for this process are available through the Superior Court Clerk. WHAT IS AN ANNULMENT? An annulment is a method of voiding the contract of marriage. If an annulment is granted, the result is that the parties are treated as if the marriage never occurred. An annulment c
