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HomeFamily CodeDiv. 6Pt. 1Ch. 2§ 2010 Marriage Dissolution Court Powers

§ 2010 Marriage Dissolution Court Powers

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§ 2010 Marriage Dissolution Court Powers

This law says that when a couple is getting divorced or separated, the court can make decisions about their marriage, kids, money, and property.

Key Takeaways

  • •The court can decide if the marriage is over or not.
  • •The court can decide where the kids will live and how they will be supported.
  • •The court can decide if one person has to pay money to the other.
  • •The court can split up the couple's property and money.
  • •The court can decide who pays for the lawyer fees.

Example

A married couple with two kids decides to get a divorce.

The court can decide who the kids will live with, how much money one parent has to pay the other for child support, how to split their house and savings, and even who pays the lawyer fees.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 2010 Marriage Dissolution Court Powers

In a proceeding for dissolution of marriage, for nullity of marriage, or for legal separation of the parties, the court has jurisdiction to inquire into and render any judgment and make orders that are appropriate concerning the following: (a) The status of the marriage, including any marriage under subdivision (c) of Section 308. (b) The custody of minor children of the marriage. (c) The support of children for whom support may be ordered, including children born after the filing of the initial petition or the final decree of dissolution. (d) The support of either party. (e) The settlement of the property rights of the parties. (f) The award of attorney’s fees and costs. (Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 397, Sec. 2. (AB 2700) Effective January 1, 2011.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

dissolution of marriagenullity of marriagelegal separationcustody of minor childrensupport of childrensupport of either partysettlement of the property rightsaward of attorney’s fees and costs

Related Statutes

  • § 6360 Protective Orders In Family Law
  • § 1841 Family Court Reconciliation Transfer
  • § 2000 Dissolution Nullity Separation Proceedings
  • § 2024 Marriage Dissolution Property Rights
  • § 2024.6 Financial Records Sealing Request

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Family Code. Section 2010.
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