Summary Dissolution

Contra Costa Superior Court · Appeals Packets & Forms

Verified current as of July 19, 2026

The Summary Dissolution form is used by married couples in Contra Costa County to end their marriage quickly and inexpensively without going through a full court process. A couple would use this form if they have been married for a short time (usually 5 years or less), have no children, minimal property, and agree on how to divide everything.