How long is the legal divorce process?
The length of the divorce process depends on the issues involved. Divorces that include marital property, custody and child support take longer than cases without these issues. A case can quickly reach its conclusion if the parties reach an agreement on all issues, either on their own or with the help of a mediator. The average length of time for a divorce case from filing to conclusion can be anywhere from two weeks to a year or more.
The length of the divorce process varies, depending on an individual case’s particular issues and the parties’ willingness to resolve differences. Divorces that include marital property, custody, and child support issues usually take longer than cases without those issues. A case can be resolved quickly if the parties agree on the issues, either on their own or with the help of a mediator, or if they have a valid pre-nuptial agreement that addresses all the issues.
