One of the first questions we receive from our clients is: “What’s the earliest date my divorce is finalized?” The short answer is 6 months from the date of serving the petition for divorce to your spouse.

A court in California may assign sole or joint ownership of the pet when so requested by a party. In making this determination, the court has authority to consider the care and the best interest of the pet. The court can also grant temporary custody based on the well being of the pet while the divorce is being reviewed.