How long does it take for a default judgment to process and become finalized?

Asked about 5 years ago - Lynwood, CA

I went to a default trial on 8/28/2009. The judge granted the judgment, but it has not been processed yet. How long does this take? I want to re-marry ASAP, my fiance and I are just waiting for this to get finalized.

Attorney answers (3)

  1. Steven Alan Fink

    Contributor Level 20

    Answered . It can take as much as 90 days. Call the judge's clerk and explain your desire to remarry. A nice clerk can sometimes expedite the handling.


  2. Pamela Koslyn

    Contributor Level 20

    Answered . You can call the judge's clerk to see the status of your judgment, but usually these are processed in the order received, and the fact that's it's been 6 weeks doesn't sound like that long a time. So while you can ask for preferential processing because you actually have a reason for wanting the dissolution to be finalized, it may not be done.


  3. Norman Gregory Fernandez


    Contributor Level 15

    Answered . There is no set time, and some Courts are better than others. I would keep calling.

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