§ 583.161 Petition for separation or dissolution of marriage; pending child or spousal support order; dismissal prohibited

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§ 583.161. Petition for separation or dissolution of marriage; pending child or spousal support order; dismissal prohibited

    No petition filed pursuant to Section 2330 of the Family Code shall be dismissed pursuant to this chapter if any of the following conditions exist:

    (a) An order for child support has been issued in connection with the proceeding and the order has not been (1) terminated by the court or (2) terminated by operation of law pursuant to Sections 3900, 3901, 4007, and 4013 of the Family Code.

    (b) An order for spousal support has been issued in connection with the proceeding and the order has not been terminated by the court.

    (c) The petition is for dissolution of the marriage and a separate trial on the issue of the status of the marriage has been conducted pursuant to Section 2337 of the Family Code.