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Once non-contested divorce is filed, how many days between filing to final judgement will there be?
Asked on Sep 11th, 2013 on Divorce - Michigan
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Cohabitation Agreements Attorney serving Cincinnati, OH
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Thirty days if service was waived by the other spouse. If the other spouse must be served, 28 days after service.
Answered on Sep 16th, 2013 at 5:27 AM
180 days from the date the other side is served with the paper work.
Answered on Sep 13th, 2013 at 11:22 AM
This depends on the jurisdiction, as different states have different rules. Whether or not there are children can also be a factor.
Answered on Sep 13th, 2013 at 11:22 AM
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As long as it takes to either settle the case or take it to trial. There is no set period of time in which a divorce action must be completed. Well, that's not exactly true; technically, and according to rule 26 of the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure, a divorce case should be tried within 8 to 10 months of being filed, but that rule is in practice followed as often as the proscription against wearing white after Labor Day. Those who make the rules governing divorce cases recognize that most divorces take far longer to complete than is reasonable or even necessary, but the people that can make a difference, i.e., the courts and the lawyers ( and to a lesser extent, the parties) take about as much time as they want.
Answered on Sep 13th, 2013 at 11:22 AM
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In Arizona once the acceptance of service has been signed the judge can enter the decree of dissolution about 64 days later. The key is the date of service, either by acceptance of service or service by a process server. You then proceed either through a consent decree or a default decree. Information about these two methods is available at the self service center at most county courthouses. You would be well advised to at least consult with an experienced family law attorney in your area to discuss these proceedings.
Answered on Sep 13th, 2013 at 11:21 AM
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Depends on the judge. Some will make you wait 20 days, some will do it immediately, some are on vacation and will handle it when they get back.
Answered on Sep 13th, 2013 at 11:21 AM
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It depends on your local court system. In my area once a case is filed you call the judge's legal assistant and request a date for the final hearing, here that is less than 30 days from filing.
Answered on Sep 12th, 2013 at 7:49 AM
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In a Divorce with minor children, there is a 6-month waiting period, but many Judges will waive that 6 months if the parties agree on everything (however, in no event less than 60 days). In a Divorce without minor children, the mandatory minimum waiting period is 60 days.
Answered on Sep 12th, 2013 at 7:38 AM