CALIFORNIA FAMILY LAW
...Marital Status
......Dissolution or Legal Separation
.........Grounds
............Legal Incapacity To Make Decisions
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Permanent legal incapacity to make decisions is ground for granting dissolution of marriage or legal separation judgment.

Proof of permanent lack of legal capacity to make decisions must include medical or psychiatric testimony.

Nonspouse guardian must act to protect interest of spouse alleged to lack the legal capacity to make decisions.