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What is the quickest time frame to get a divorce from beginning to end?
Asked on Jan 14th, 2014 on Divorce - California
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We have two kids. The second child is from her affair which is why I am filing or divorce. She completely agrees with the divorce.
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If the parties are in total agreement on all issues then the time would be only how long it would take to reduce the agreement to writing and then filing the necessary paperwork. The dissolution would then be final 4 months from the date of service on the opposing party.
Answered on Jan 15th, 2014 at 8:49 PM
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In Michigan with minor children its 6 months.However be careful you are presumed to be the father of both children and need expert legal advise to get out of that presumption if you do not you will be required to pay child support for both children.
Answered on Jan 15th, 2014 at 8:48 PM
In California, 6 months from service of Summons to final judgment.
Answered on Jan 15th, 2014 at 8:48 PM
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6 months. Earlier with motion.
Answered on Jan 15th, 2014 at 8:47 PM
Bruce Provda
Well an uncontested no fault divorce should take over 6 months, but could be longer depending on what county you are in. Speak with a local attorney.
Answered on Jan 15th, 2014 at 8:47 PM
Six months from the date of service of the petition. But normally it would take longer even with a stipulated agreement.
Answered on Jan 15th, 2014 at 8:46 PM
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Diane L. Berger
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Each state has a mandatory period which must pass after the filing of the original complaint and before the final decree.
Answered on Jan 15th, 2014 at 8:45 PM
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You should agree on custody and property split ahead of time, and prepare the stipulation to that affect. Then file. The court will not enter the judgment until each of you have attended the focus on the child class.
Answered on Jan 15th, 2014 at 8:45 PM
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That's 61 days.
Answered on Jan 15th, 2014 at 8:45 PM
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Last year I had a final hearing 36 hours after filing the Petition with the Clerk of Court. Time always depends on local matters.
Answered on Jan 15th, 2014 at 8:44 PM
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If everything is agreed upon, then you may be able to finalize the matter in about 6 to 8 weeks. In Florida, there is a mandatory 20 day waiting period, and, of course, drafting documents and getting everything signed by both parties will probably take a couple weeks. You should consult with an attorney in order to best determine how to proceed, as well as the potential time frame to finalize the matter.
Answered on Jan 15th, 2014 at 8:43 PM
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There is a minimum waiting period of 60 days from the date the suit is filed.
Answered on Jan 15th, 2014 at 8:43 PM
60 days is the minimum in Texas. If everything stays agreed, you could be divorced on the 61st day. You will want an attorney to draft the Petition, Waiver of Service and Final Decree of Divorce.
Answered on Jan 15th, 2014 at 8:42 PM
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In Arizona, realistically speaking, the minimum time from the date of filing to the signing of a consent decree is about 120 days.
Answered on Jan 15th, 2014 at 8:42 PM
If you are both in agreement of all items to be settled, such as property, debts, spousal support, etc., and you both agree to Mediation, you should be able to complete the process in about 2-3 months, if everything you submit to the Court is proper and the Court accepts it without modification. This is, of course, the best case scenario.
Answered on Jan 15th, 2014 at 8:09 PM
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In Utah, it could, in theory be granted in a day. In practice, as of 2014, the best you could realistically hope for is 91 days from the date of filing.
Answered on Jan 15th, 2014 at 8:08 PM
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120 days from service but that is not realistic if there are custody issues.
Answered on Jan 15th, 2014 at 8:07 PM
Six months from the date the Respondent is served with papers.
Answered on Jan 15th, 2014 at 8:06 PM