California · Family Code

FAM §2345: The court may not render a judgment of the legal separation of the parties without the consent of both parties unless one party has not made a general appearance and the petition is one for legal sepa

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A court cannot grant a legal separation without both parties' consent unless one party fails to appear in court and a legal separation petition is filed.

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The court may not render a judgment of the legal separation of the parties without the consent of both parties unless one party has not made a general appearance and the petition is one for legal separation.

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