How long did it take?

[CrystalBrooke]

For those of you who's divorce is final, how long did it take? Right now we've been seperated for nearly 6 months and it's nearly over. We just have to sign off on our agreements about custody arrangements, child support and how we split our stuff..then the judge signs it, and as far as I know..BAM! I'll finally be free. I was just wondering how long it took other people.

 

[DR RekLaw]

I'm not sure how long it will be in your state but in Michigan from the time you sign the papers you have a six month cooling off period. Mine will be final in December.

 

[RobinRedbreast]

For those of you who's divorce is final, how long did it take? Right now we've been seperated for nearly 6 months and it's nearly over. We just have to sign off on our agreements about custody arrangements, child support and how we split our stuff..then the judge signs it, and as far as I know..BAM! I'll finally be free. I was just wondering how long it took other people.

Separated in very late december of /06; Canadian law states you must be separated for 1 year before you can begin legal proceedings, fast forward to late December /07; Didn't have the money until late January of /08

Divorce papers signed by judge in mid-march /08; The law states you must wait 31 days from the date the papers are signed before the divorce is truly final, so mid-April.



Total time. 1 year 4 months.


On an off note:
Total cost of filing: $500
Total cost of my sanity waiting for the divorce to be final: Huge
Being happily remarried? Priceless.

 

[catlover]

I'm not sure how long it will be in your state but in Michigan from the time you sign the papers you have a six month cooling off period. Mine will be final in December.

That is horrid...Maine has a two month waiting period thank -God...I was separated for a year...