
The Comprehensive Guide to Summary Dissolution
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A summary dissolution is an easy way for married couples or registered domestic partners to legally end their marriage quickly. A summary dissolution is the same thing as a divorce, but it takes much less time and requires much less paperwork. If you and your spouse are looking for a fast resolution to your marriage, The Law Office of Michael R. Young can help.
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How to Use This Guide
It is important to note that not everyone qualifies for a summary dissolution, and most couples looking to end their marriage and / or domestic partnership will need a traditional divorce. With that said, this guide will help you determine your eligibility for a summary dissolution, and how to obtain one.
This guide is divided into three sections:
- Part 1: Summary Dissolutions for Married Couples
- Part 2: Summary Dissolutions for Registered Domestic Partners (Unmarried)
- Part 3: Summary Dissolutions for Same-Sex Couples Who Are Married & Domestic Partners
While our guide is as comprehensive and accurate as possible, no two legal or marital situations are the same. If you have a unique issue or specific questions regarding your situation, call our firm today..

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If the above process seems like a lot to handle, that’s because it is. Fees are rarely refundable when it comes to California government, so a single filing mistake can be both costly and stressful. Remember that at any point, our San Bernardino summary dissolution lawyers are ready and willing to help you smooth out the summary dissolution process, filing papers on your behalf while protecting your rights.
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- Note for Married Couples: If you realize that you do not want to get a summary dissolution during the six-month wait for your divorce to become final, file a Notice of Revocation of Petition for Summary Dissolution. It invalidates the summary dissolution case.
- Note for Unmarried Couples: If either one of you decides that you do not want to end your domestic partnership within the 6-month window after filing, you must file a Revocation of Termination of Domestic Partnership with the Secretary of State. If you do this, you must send a copy of the revocation form to your partner by first-class mail. There is no fee.
