Do you have to live in the same state to get divorced?

Do you have to live in the same state to get divorced?

The majority of states require that a spouse reside in the state before filing for divorce in that state. If you and your spouse live in different states, you may divorce in either state in which one of you has met the residency requirements before filing.

Why do divorce cases take so long?

If you and your spouse disagree on any of your divorce issues, your case will take longer to conclude. If you and your spouse complete discovery and you still can’t resolve your issues, you’ll end up preparing for court hearings, and possibly even a divorce trial. All of this adds time to your overall divorce.

Do notarized divorce papers expire?

Divorce papers that have not been filed do not expire (whereas if a marital settlement agreement that has been filed but not ratified will be dismissed by the court for lack of record activity in 1 year). When you say you signed a petition I assume you also mean a marital settlement agreement.

How much time it takes for mutual divorce?

It generally takes around 4 months from the court receiving your application to granting the divorce order. Until your divorce order is processed, and you receive a sealed copy, you cannot remarry in Australia.

Can mutual divorce be challenged?

Divorce by mutual consent is final and binding and thus cannot be challenged in any Court. The basis of such divorce is mutual consent and since both parties consented to the divorce, they cannot challenge the decision. Challenging the decree can only be on these grounds with the help of a good divorce attorney.