§ 2401

California Family Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

(a) A proceeding for summary dissolution of the marriage shall be commenced by filing a joint petition for summary dissolution in the form prescribed by the Judicial Council.

(b) The petition shall be signed under oath by both spouses and shall include all of the following:

(1) A statement that as of the date of the filing of the joint petition all of the conditions set forth in Section 2400 have been met.

(2) The mailing address of each spouse.

(3) A statement whether a spouse elects to have their former name restored and, if so, the name to be restored.

(Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 190, Sec. 6. (SB 1427) Effective January 1, 2025.)

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