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Will it take me a long time to divorce my husband?

Asked on Aug 06th, 2015 on Divorce - California
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How long will it take me to divorce my husband? How much will it cost me?
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Appellate Attorney serving Grosse Pointe Farms, MI at Musilli Brennan Associates, PLLC
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Without a great deal more information it is impossible to estimate of the time it will take, or the cost, of a divorce. Generally divorces are completed within one year but there are exceptions. It will take at least 60 days, and perhaps 180 days depending on whether there are minor
Answered on Aug 06th, 2015 at 5:16 PM

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This is a bit like asking 'how long is a book?' The answer is: it all depends. It depends on which county or which state you live in; what problems are likely to arise in the case (such as custody disputes, disagreements about division of property, etc.). Also how constructive are both of you likely to be? (It's almost always better to reach agreements than fight.) In Wisconsin, there is a mandatory 120-day period before a divorce can be scheduled for final hearing, and it often takes 6 to 8 months from the commencement of the case to the hearing, sometimes longer Advance payments requested by lawyers can vary a great deal: in this county, a novice lawyer faced with a fairly simple divorce might charge as little as $1000. An experienced lawyer might charge anywhere from $2,500 to $5,000. (Experienced is better, and usually worth the investment.)
Answered on Aug 06th, 2015 at 4:56 PM

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Real Estate Attorney serving Gainesville, FL
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It depends on the circumstances of your particular case (including but not limited to whether children are involved, if alimony is at issue, etc.) and whether the case can be settled or will have to be litigated.
Answered on Aug 06th, 2015 at 4:41 PM

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Family Attorney serving Sacramento, CA at Peyton & Associates
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It will take at least 180 days from the day he is served with the papers. Cost will depend on how much the two of you fight
Answered on Aug 06th, 2015 at 3:31 PM

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