How Long Does an Uncontested Divorce Take?
An uncontested divorce can be finalized in as little as 10 days. Waiting periods separate initial filing from the finalization date. Timing for an uncontested divorce is affected by how quickly divorcing spouses can agree to terms. Each state has mandated waiting periods that may change, so check with legal counsel in your state.
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Zero to 20 days
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Hawaii, Maine, Minnesota, Nevada and South Dakota have no listed mandated waiting periods. Oklahoma requires 10 days, while Florida, Idaho, Montana, West Virginia and Wyoming require 20 days.
30 to 60 days
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Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri and Oklahoma require 30 days; Ohio has a 42 day waiting period; Arizona, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Nebraska, Texas and Wisconsin require 60 days.
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90 to 180 days
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Colorado, Connecticut, Iowa, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Utah, Vermont and Washington require 90 days. Wisconsin has a 120-day waiting period while California, Delaware, Illinois, Louisiana require 180 days.
12 to 18 months
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Maryland, New York, North Carolina require a 12-month waiting period. New Jersey's waiting period is 18 months.
Children
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States with extended time for divorces involving minor children are: Michigan and Virginia (6 months), Oklahoma (30 days) and Tennessee (90 days).
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portia44
Jun 09, 2010
This is not accurate. For example, NY does not have such a long waiting period, nor does Maine have such a short waiting period.
