Cal. Family Code § 2338 : California Family Code — Nullity, Dissolution, And Legal Separation — General Procedural Provisions — Judgment entered Date: 7 Sep 2016 TEXT PDF Current through the 2016 Legislative Session (a) In a proceeding for dissolution of the marriage or legal separation of the parties, the court shall file its decision and any statement of decision as in other cases. (b) If the court determines that no dissolution should be granted, a judgment to that effect only shall be entered. (c) If the court determines that a dissolution should be granted, a judgment of dissolution of marriage shall be entered. After the entry of the judgment and before it becomes final, neither party has the right to dismiss the proceeding without the consent of the other. Ca. Fam. Code § 2338