QUESTION
How long should I have to wait for my divorce to finalize?
Asked on Jun 22nd, 2015 on Divorce - California
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Will hiring a lawyer to represent me speed up the process? How long does it take to get my divorce finalized?
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James T. Weiner, P.C.
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Divorces in Michigan statutorily cannot be granted for 60 days without children and 6 months with children As to how long it takes.. it can take a long time if there are disagreements (about how to split up assets and liabilities) .. however usually they take 6 months to a year.
Answered on Jun 23rd, 2015 at 10:29 AM
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Richard B. Jacobson & Associates, LLC
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Asking that question is a bit like asking 'how long is a book?' It depends on many things: the county and state where the case is filed; the disputes which may or may not exist; the congestion of the courts, etc. Lawyers have the benefit of substantial experience in courtrooms and with judges, and may have techniques to speed things along. Not knowing the facts of your case, I cannot suggest any particular motion or action, but a lawyer who becomes fully acquainted with the facts might do so. Good Luck.
Answered on Jun 23rd, 2015 at 10:29 AM
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Law Offices of Aimee C. Robbins
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Hiring a lawyer is a good idea. Your divorce process may be slowed because you forgot to file something, eg., an Affidavit of Service.
Answered on Jun 23rd, 2015 at 2:32 AM
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Law Office of Robert E. McCall
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Generally a lawyer knows how to get things done. Example: My record was a Final Judgment 2 days after filing.
Answered on Jun 22nd, 2015 at 5:01 PM
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Gerard A. Fierro & Associates
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A divorce does not finalize by itself. You need to file the proper paperwork depending upon whether its an uncontested divorce, or if the other spouse has defaulted after proper service. If you already filed all the documents to obtain the judgement, then the court can take up to 10 weeks to review and sign the judgment.
Answered on Jun 22nd, 2015 at 4:55 PM
It depends on the problems you encounter along the way. It takes at least 6 month to get a final dissolution.
Answered on Jun 22nd, 2015 at 4:47 PM