What is a family court, and how does it help speed up the divorce process?
Divorces can take a long time to resolve, and many can take a couple months. Basically, every case is different. However, when going through a divorce, many decisions (like ones involving children and property) need to be resolved quickly. You do not have to wait a long time for these issues to be resolved. Usually, when a couple separates, their main issues are not resolved in a full-scale trial. Instead, the problems are resolved in a hearing before a judge. In many states, the hearings are held in a special court called a “family court.” The family court’s hearing is less formal and less intimidating than the standard court hearing. The hearing are very fast, usually you only have a few minutes to talk, so know exactly what you want and what you want to say before going to the hearing.
