California § 2338. 2338. (Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10.)

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§ 2338. — 2338. (Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10.)

California § 2338.

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Code FAMFamily Code - FAM

Div. 6.DIVISION 6. NULLITY, DISSOLUTION, AND LEGAL SEPARATION

Part 3.PART 3. DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE AND LEGAL SEPARATION

Ch. 4.CHAPTER 4. General Procedural Provisions

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(a)In a proceeding for dissolution of the marriage or legal separation of the parties, the court shall file its decision and any statement of decision as in other cases.

(b)If the court determines that no dissolution should be granted, a judgment to that effect only shall be entered.

(c)If the court determines that a dissolution should be granted, a judgment of dissolution of marriage shall be entered. After the entry of the judgment and before it becomes final, neither party has the right to dismiss the proceeding without the consent of the other.

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(a)
In a proceeding for dissolution of the marriage or legal separation of the parties, the court shall file its decision and any statement of decision as in other cases.
(b)
If the court determines that no dissolution should be granted, a judgment to that effect only shall be entered.
(c)
If the court determines that a dissolution should be granted, a judgment of dissolution of marriage shall be entered. After the entry of the judgment and before it becomes final, neither party has the right to dismiss the proceeding without the consent of the other.

Legislative History

Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.

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§ 2338.

2338. (Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10.)

§ 2338.5.

2338.5. (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 810, Sec. 3.)

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