2006-12-23 17:29:41 · 10 answers · asked by Kimberly G 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Depends on the state. It also depends on if anything in the divorce is contested by the other party.
It also depends on if your soon-to-be ex keeps dragging it on and delaying the process for no reason what-so-ever. Mine took a year, almost to the day.
2006-12-23 17:32:26 · answer #1 · answered by maamu 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on your state. In Kentucky you must wait 60 days after you separate to file, and them it takes a couple weeks for the paper work to flow throught the system. If one person fights the divorce or the settlement agreement it could take months or years. If you have agreed on the terms, them ask your lawyer or call the court house where you filed or are going to file.
2006-12-23 17:33:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have children, or personal property, or a lot of debts that you need to negotiate, it could take a long time. If you don't have too much it could be a lot shorter. My husband filed in December of 2004, I didn't contest it and the papers were signed the end of March 2005.
No matter what, it is a difficult thing to go through...especially if you have been married a long time. Hang in there.
2006-12-23 17:42:28 · answer #3 · answered by SUSAN N 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That depends on what happens after they are filed. If you file papers and someone contests it then it will take some time to get everything "ironed" out. You will have to go to court, if there is child support/custody issues they will have to be taken care of first, there is property division and division of the marriage assets. There is income to be assessed. It could take 6 months, or it could take 6 years.
2006-12-23 19:03:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are few things that determine the length of time. Are there any kids involved? Alot of states require parenting classes before the judge will sign off. Is it contested or uncontested? And it all depends on the state you are in. In Alabama, it takes 6 weeks or less from the time it is filed till the time it is finalized, as long as it isn't contested.
2006-12-24 19:02:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It differs from person to person, but my mom filed in April and the judge didnt sign the papers until December 20th.
2006-12-23 17:31:34 · answer #6 · answered by amerysse 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the state. In California, it is a year.
2006-12-23 17:44:03 · answer #7 · answered by clcalifornia 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have a 90 day wait period and then you have to sign a paper if you don't wanna go to court, and then, the final...
2006-12-23 17:32:28 · answer #8 · answered by aloe 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
in my state (NJ) it takes about a year. it is different for every state; contested vs uncontested.
here are some links, just click on your state and find the section you are looking for.
lots of great info on these sites, i use them often.
2006-12-23 17:46:44 · answer #9 · answered by Yvette B yvetteb 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think the real question is, "should i really be getting divorced?
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2006-12-23 17:32:26 · answer #10 · answered by a2z_247 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋