California · Family Code
FAM §2340: A judgment of dissolution of marriage shall specify the date on which the judgment becomes finally effective for the purpose of terminating the marriage relationship of the parties.
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A divorce judgment must state when it becomes final and officially ends the marriage between the parties.
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A judgment of dissolution of marriage shall specify the date on which the judgment becomes finally effective for the purpose of terminating the marriage relationship of the parties.
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