What to do if my wife filled out a summary dissolution of marriage, signed my signature and also filled out a fee waiver without my consent?

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What to do if my wife filled out a summary dissolution of marriage, signed my signature and also filled out a fee waiver without my consent?

She filled out a Summary Dissolution of Marriage General Jurisdiction and filed in court?

Asked on September 3, 2012 under Family Law, California

Answers:

Cameron Norris, Esq. / Law Office of Gary W. Norris

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

You need to file a motion to set aside the judgment on the basis of fraud.  However, under family code 2122, you probably only have one year from the date of the judgment to do so, so act as quickly as possible. 

Best of luck.


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