How long will it take to complete my divorce in the United States?
How long will it take to complete my divorce in the United States
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The maze-like court system that confronts divorcing couples is daunting. In this series of articles, we will try to help clear the path to clarity and understanding regarding major procedures of the divorce process to help divorcing couples navigate the system easier.
This article focuses on the question of how long it takes for a divorce to become final once initiated in the Courts.
Each state has a residency requirement and a waiting period - the time period between the date of filing and the date the divorce can become final.FYI, one files in their state of residence, not of the marriage.
Here isa link that includes the residency requirements and waiting period for all US states: http://www.ourdivorceagreement.com/quick_ref_state_q&A.htm
Once a couple completes their documents,theytake the forms and file them with the clerk of the divorce court in their county of residence. Filing fees are paid to the court at that time. Filing fees vary by jurisdiction. The clerk should be able to tell you what they are for your jurisdiction. Some courts insist that you appear before a judge in a hearing and some simply allow you to file the completed forms with the clerk. Again, the clerk in your jurisdiction should be able to tell you the procedure.
Here is a website with the web contacts of many courts across the US. http://www.ncsconline.org/D_KIS/info_court_web_sites.html
Here is also a website with the divorce laws of all 50 US states: http://www.law.cornell.edu/topics/Table_Divorce.htm.
Securing a divorce can be stressful, time-consuming and costly. But by using an online divorce site(such asOurDivorceAgreement.com),a difficult situation can become much easier to bear.
For further questions regarding waiting periodsor any other topic related todivorce,contact Mark Stein at 502.897.3020.