Q&A

Can a divorce be sped up?

Can a divorce be sped up?

Coming to an agreement with the spouse is generally the quickest way to speed up the divorce so that it doesn’t take weeks or months to complete the process. When there is no contest about the issues within the divorce, the time used will lessen greatly. This also decreases costs with the lawyer and before a judge.

What makes divorce take so long?

Contested Issues There are several issues that may extend the amount of time it takes to complete your divorce. For example, such issues can include child custody and support, division of community property, and alimony. As a result, outstanding contested issues will cause a longer divorce.

How long does it take for a divorce to go through?

The divorce process does not have to take years or even months. If you’re able to come to an agreement with your spouse about custody, visitation, spousal support, and division of property, your divorce can proceed through divorce court rather quickly.

How to get a quick divorce in your state?

1 Filing in another state with a shorter waiting or “cooling off” period than in your home state 2 Filing in another state with a shorter time to establish residency than in your home state 3 Filing in another state if your state requires a year or more of separation 4 Having an attorney prepare the final divorce papers for you

What are the steps involved in a divorce?

Other documents too may be needed, depending on facts and circumstances of the case. What are the steps involved? STEP 1: First Motion involves joint filing of divorce petition. STEP 2: Husband & wife appear before court to record statements after filing of petition.

Can a contested divorce be a quick divorce?

This relatively fast divorce happens because all of the major issues have been agreed upon by you and your spouse. A contested divorce is one where the parties cannot agree on some or all issues. It may involve a trial, and it may involve lengthy settlement meetings.

Is it possible to get a quick divorce?

Yes, it is possible to get a quick divorce. Not every divorce takes months or years to finalize. You can expedite the process if it’s a no-fault divorce — meaning neither spouse did anything wrong, and if it’s uncontested — or you both can agree on custody, alimony and how to divide property and debt.

The divorce process does not have to take years or even months. If you’re able to come to an agreement with your spouse about custody, visitation, spousal support, and division of property, your divorce can proceed through divorce court rather quickly.

Why is moving out the biggest mistake in a divorce?

Here is a typical scenario our Cordell & Cordell attorneys hear during initial consultations all the time: The wife comes to them with the bombshell that she wants a divorce, tells the husband that he needs to find a place to stay for a while and in a daze, the husband packs an overnight bag and leaves the home with his tail between his legs.

What should I do to speed up the divorce process?

Prepare your documents. You’ll need to locate all the paperwork related to your marital assets and debts, including bank statements, mortgage documents and credit card bills. Having your records ready to go can help streamline the process and save time.