QUESTION
Does it take 6 months for a divorce to be finalized?
Asked on Apr 10th, 2015 on Divorce - Michigan
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Law Office of Robert Burns
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It takes as long as it takes. Marital status cannot terminate any sooner than 6 months after the Respondent is made subject to the Court's jurisdiction.
Answered on Apr 13th, 2015 at 7:36 PM
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I think I just answered your question. The law requires at least 120 days from the time your spouse is served with the papers. But generally, it takes about six months from beginning to end, if the parties are constructive with one another, meaning they don't engage in needless wrangling.
Answered on Apr 13th, 2015 at 1:16 PM
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With agreement it could be 60 days.
Answered on Apr 13th, 2015 at 1:10 PM
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If there are no minor children born of the marriage, you have to live separate and apart continuously and without reconciliation for 6 months in order to obtain a divorce, and 12 months if there is a minor child.
Answered on Apr 13th, 2015 at 1:02 PM
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Sometimes longer, depending upon the case load of the jurisdiction you live in.
Answered on Apr 13th, 2015 at 12:54 PM
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A divorce case can take just about 6 months if the parties are diligent, get the financial disclosures promptly, and file the necessary papers to get the judgment entered. A Judgment will never be entered unless the proper documents are filed with the court; it is not automatic. A consultation with an attorney could be helpful in making sure you are following the proper procedures for you particular court.
Answered on Apr 13th, 2015 at 3:54 AM
If both parties are in agreement and all the forms are properly completed a divorce can be taken in about eight weeks. If there are other issues that will have to be litigated the divorce can take months and months it just depends upon the parties.
Answered on Apr 10th, 2015 at 5:28 PM
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BY LAW The minimum a divorce can take in Michigan is 60 days when there is no minor children involved and 6 months if there is minor children involved. Very easy cases with no issues and no assets or debts to split (or a prior agreement to split) can take pretty much the minimum period. Harder cases where a lot of issues are disputed can take significantly longer. The longest case I know about (and I believe the longest in Oakland County) took over 5 years including 2 or 3 appeals. Most cases are significantly shorter than that.
Answered on Apr 10th, 2015 at 5:27 PM