I am a petitioner for dissolution of marriage in California..can I withdraw my petition or do I also need respondent's signature

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I am a petitioner for dissolution of marriage in California..can I withdraw my petition or do I also need respondent's signature

Anonymous Jun 22, 2009 2 views 1 answers

The Respondent's attorney made the case complex. I have limited funds, court refused spousal suport & attorney fees. Forced to act prop per. Would like to withdraw so I can educate myself in regards to the law.

Dianna Gouldsaltman 262388.Html · Accepted Answer · 2026-06-15T10:27:07+00:00

Once both parties have made a general appearance (filed a petition and a response) the case can't be dismissed by just one side. If both wish to dismiss the case, that's fine. Otherwise the case will proceed to its conclusion or, if nobody does anything for 5 years, the Court may dismiss the case for lack of prosecution.

I am a petitioner for dissolution of marriage in California..can I withdraw my petition or do I also need respondent's signature

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