How long does it usually take to finalize a divorce?
The Judge cannot sign the Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage, which is the document that finalizes the divorce, until six months have passed from the date of service of a copy of Summons and Petition for Dissolution of Marriage or the date of appearance of the respondent, whichever occurs first. Thus, assuming all of the necessary documents have been filed and are not objected to by your spouse or the Judge, a divorce can be finalized in as little as six months and one day.
