SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 5 -- The California State Assembly Democratic Caucus issued the following news release:
SANTA BARBARA, CA - Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 1875 (Hart) into law, providing judges with discretion to waive or shorten California's six-month divorce waiting period for victims and survivors of domestic violence. The period surrounding separation and divorce can be particularly dangerous for victims of domestic violence. The bill was the result of a brainstorm with Laura Piña, a local mother, educator, advocate, and survivor of domestic violence.
"At six months, California has one of the longest divorce waiting periods in the nation. Even Texas-which has a 60-day divorce waiting period-allows judges ...