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How long does a divorce case usually take in the state?
Asked on Apr 17th, 2015 on Divorce - Louisiana
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No, the quickest is 4 months from start to finish for a divorce in Wisconsin. The six month rule is that you cannot remarry anywhere in the world for six months from the divorce *judgment* date. So if you were planning to be divorced to remarry in the future, the minimum time frame is 10 months total, and that is in a perfect world. The divorce may take longer than 4 months depending on the court's schedule, and whether you and your spouse agree on all items or not, and if you have all of your paperwork in order.
Answered on Apr 21st, 2015 at 10:43 AM
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It can be 1 day to many years.
Answered on Apr 21st, 2015 at 2:44 AM
Judd S. Nemiro
It really depends on the facts and issues in the case. The quickest a divorce can take is three to four months. Someone divorce last for multiple years. Without knowing the facts and issues in your case, there is no way to determine how long it may take.
Answered on Apr 20th, 2015 at 6:22 PM
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The shortest time frame for a divorce, if everything is agreed upon and the court schedule cooperates, is 60 days from the date the defendant is served or voluntarily appears. Most cases take somewhere between 6-12 months. Some can take longer based on the circumstances, the issues disagreed upon, etc.
Answered on Apr 20th, 2015 at 2:21 PM
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The minimum I have 6 months for a marriage with kids and 60 days for a marriage without minor children. If you can agree on a property slit you can do it at the minimum if not it can take a long time.
Answered on Apr 20th, 2015 at 2:21 PM
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If there are no minor children born during the marriage, you have to live separate and apart continuously without reconciliation for 6 months.
Answered on Apr 17th, 2015 at 4:53 PM
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In Louisiana, you generally must be separated for a total of 6 months (if there are no children of the marriage under the age of 18) or 12 months (if there are children of the marriage under the age of 18). There are some exceptions to the rule, such as if one of the parties has committed adultery or has been convicted of a crime punishable by hard labor.
Answered on Apr 17th, 2015 at 12:42 PM
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The minimum it can be completed in is 120 days per statute; however, the more complicated the issues, the longer it takes. I would guess 6-8 months average.
Answered on Apr 17th, 2015 at 12:12 PM
Every divorce in California takes 180 days from the date the other side is served with the starting divorce papers.
Answered on Apr 17th, 2015 at 12:12 PM
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In Florida, how long a divorce takes depends on the parties and how many disputed issues there are and what those disputed issues are. If both parties cooperate and are in agreement on all matters, then a divorce can be finalized in as little as 2 months. If there are contested issues, it could take a year or longer, especially if those issues have to be ultimately decided by a Judge at Trial.
Answered on Apr 17th, 2015 at 12:11 PM
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Minimum is 60 days from date of filing if there are no minor children, normally 180 days is there are.
Answered on Apr 17th, 2015 at 11:31 AM
The answer to your question will depend upon the particular Court the case will be filed in and whether or not there are unsettled issues or the spouses agree to settle all matters. It can take as little as 6 to 8 weeks to more than a year. I would have to know the facts in order to be more accurate as to time.
Answered on Apr 17th, 2015 at 11:18 AM
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If there are no minor children of the marriage, the waiting period for a no-fault divorce is 180 days. If you do then it is 365 days. Please contact me if you have any further questions.
Answered on Apr 17th, 2015 at 11:14 AM
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Depending on the nature of the case, it can vary from a bit than 4 months to several years. If the divorcing spouses take a constructive attitude and work to reach agreements, it can be done in 6 months or even less.
Answered on Apr 17th, 2015 at 11:14 AM