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How long does a divorce take if we have already been separated for 8 years?
Asked on Feb 20th, 2013 on Divorce - Michigan
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My wife and I have been separated for about eight years. I have my own apartment and she has the house. Does the time count towards our waiting period, and how long should a divorce take?
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Family Law Attorney serving Rolling Hills Estates, CA
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The time does NOT count towards the waiting period. The 6 month waiting period begins the day on which the Respondent is served with the Petition for Dissolution. How long it will take depends upon what the issues are and whether or not you can settle any differences you might have. If you have been separated for 8 years, you should be able to e reach an agreement.
Answered on Feb 24th, 2013 at 8:00 PM
In Arizona, there is no waiting period to file for divorce. As long as at least one of you has resided in Arizona for at least 90 days, you can file the divorce at any time. Once filed/served, there is a "waiting period" of 60 days before the final documents can be presented to the court.
Answered on Feb 21st, 2013 at 2:54 PM
John Arthur Smitten
In Florida a divorce usually takes 6 months depending on litigation and what is at stake.
Answered on Feb 21st, 2013 at 2:52 PM
There is no waiting period prior to filing. You could have filed at any time since your separation. The six months will run only after an action has been filed and the other party served. Your years of separation will be irrelevant to the six month time table.
Answered on Feb 21st, 2013 at 2:51 PM
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In Michigan, there are statutory waiting periods for a divorce with or without children. Sometimes, these periods can be waived if a settlement is reached. Talk to an attorney about this process.
Answered on Feb 21st, 2013 at 2:51 PM
No divorce in California can be finalized sooner than 6 months from the date the other side is served with papers. Then, it is not automatic. There are finalizing documents that need to be filed to get a judgment. Talk to a paralegal for help with the form and service of the other side of the case.
Answered on Feb 21st, 2013 at 2:51 PM
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At least 60 days from the date of filing in Michigan.
Answered on Feb 21st, 2013 at 2:51 PM
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If you both reach an agreement and get all the paperwork done the quickest is six months.
Answered on Feb 21st, 2013 at 2:50 PM
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A divorce in Connecticut will take a minimum of four (4) months. There is a 90 day mandatory "cooling off period" that begins to run after your "return date," which the trigger date for when the defendant must be served and when the pleadings must be filed in court. There are no circumstances in Connecticut that will alter the "cooling off period" to allow you to enter into a dissolution agreement before your case management date
Answered on Feb 21st, 2013 at 2:49 PM
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The statutory period begins from the date a Complaint for Divorce is filed. State law requires a 60-day period for divorces filed without children and a 180-day period for divorces filed with children.
Answered on Feb 21st, 2013 at 2:49 PM