What happens at a divore hearing?

Question

Is the divorce final after the hearing?

Answer 1

Provided this is a non contested divorce, the Judge will ask both parties some simple questions checking to see if both have agreed to the divorce and still want it,etc. If he likes what he hears then he will sign the papers and then about 30 days later the divorce is then recorded in the public records dept and then actually becomes final

Answer 2

That depends on each couple's circumstances. Are there children involved? If so you will probably have to go through mediation to work out a good parenting plan. If there are no children, you have already agreed on how to spilt personal property and such then yes this will more than likely be the end it. It usually takes a few weeks to get the final papers drawn up to sign. After both parties have signed them a judge will also have to sign them, but this usually does not involve a court hearing. Of course, if you haven't agreed to anything yet then this is where all of it happens.

Answer 3

Depends on the purpose of the hearing and the state you are in...hearing can cover a variety of topics , some are temporary and some are final. But generally a divoce will have more than on hearing. and rarely are things resolved in a single hearing.

Answer 4

You typically have a pre trial conference to see if it can be worked out without the trial. If you go to trial because it is contested, you'll have to wait for the judge to rule. In most states that is up to 90 days.

Answer 5

This is where the judge gives you all his shi#. Don't be late!