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Monterey Superior Court

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Family Court Frequently Asked Questions — Monterey Superior CourtOfficial instructions

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We suggest that all legal documents be filed electronically. You may select an E-File service provider of your choice, many of whom are listed on our web site at this link. There you will find useful instructions as well as at File @ Home. Persons who are unable to file documents electronically may file by mail, by using the drop box, or in person at any courthouse location. The mailing address is: Monterey County Superior Court, Clerk's Office, 1200 Aguajito Road, Monterey, CA 93940. Drop boxes are located in the front of both the Salinas and the Monterey Court houses.

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Superior Court of California — County of Monterey · Monterey Superior Court — current services and locations (opens in a new tab)

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California Courts Self-Help Guide

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Divorce and relationship-ending optionsOfficial instructions

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You probably know what divorce means. In California, the legal word for divorce is dissolution.

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Dissolution is the legal process to end a marriage or domestic partnership. It includes both divorce and a simpler option called summary dissolution. In some cases, people may choose a different legal process, like legal separation or annulment.

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Judicial Council of California · Divorce in California | California Courts | Self Help Guide (opens in a new tab)

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