Divorce not final in California on Dec 31, can I file single?

[rnev11]

If divorce or legal separation is not final on Dec 31st in California is filing single an option if no dependents?

[Hal_Al]

No.  Your only options are Married Filing Jointly (MFJ), if you can agree to do so, or Married Filing Separately (MFS)

[rnev11]

Thank You!

If I can claim a dependent head of household would be a filing option correct?

[Hal_Al]

If I can claim a qualifying* dependent,  head of household (HOH) would be a filing option; but only if you and your spouse did not live together at any time after July 1, 2019.

*Your dependent must be closely related.