Thursday, February 27, 2014

California Free Divorce Records

By Ben Kingsley


California is one of the many states that are considered to be open. With this, residents if the state has the freedom to access their personal documents whenever they have a need for it. One of the documents that have been opened to the public is the divorce records in California.

Divorce is usually the end result of a marriage that is falling apart. This event has to be documented to make it legal so that it can be used for legal transactions. One f the uses of a divorce certificate are when dealing with government requests. Requests that involve the couple's finances like insurance related matters and the management of the couple's assets would call for a copy of such document. Divorce record is very important in such cases since if it is not presented any request may be denied or delayed. The legal separation papers of the couple is also needed should the divorcee plan to remarry. It has to be presented during the marriage application to be granted permission to remarry, otherwise, the divorcee cannot proceed with marriage.

As the name implies, divorce certificates focuses on the details of a couple's separation. Through this type of document, one would know where and when the separation was filed and made legal. One can also find the real names of the divorcees and a few of their personal information and marriage details. There is, however, some information that is kept confidential. One cannot find the reason for the separation as well as the custody of the children and property and asset division on the public divorce record.

It is very important that the basic details of the record that is being obtained is known to make the search easier. A request form has to be filled out with the necessary information such as the date and place where the divorce was granted. The personal details of the requesting individual have to be included on the search as well. One should know that only the divorcees and their immediate family are allowed to request for a copy of the separation documents.

Unlike many states, the state of California does not release a copy of a divorce certificate through the office of the Vital Records Section, only the county Clerk of Supreme Court can. The state office however, can verify some information for you and can tell you where the document can be requested. Sadly, the verification process cost $13 only. The retrieval fees may vary on where the request was made. The state office accepts mailed in request but the results of the search can be sent back only after a few days since it was requested.

To avoid any delay, using the Internet to request such document is also possible. This is faster and convenient since it can be done even at home. One can even conduct a divorce records free of any service charges.




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