How long does a Legalzoom divorce take?

How long does a Legalzoom divorce take?

The average waiting period is 6 months but can be anywhere from 0 to 12 months. After the waiting period, the divorce is finalized and both parties are free to remarry.

What is it called when you file for divorce?

When you file for divorce, you are asking the court to end your marriage. If you and your spouse have children, the court will issue custody, visitation and child support orders. A divorce is also called a “dissolution of marriage.”

How long does it take to settle a divorce?

It generally takes around 4 months from the court receiving your application to granting the divorce order.

Who pays costs in divorce?

each party to proceedings under [the Family Law Act] shall bear his or her own costs.” This is the general rule. There is merit to this being the general rule considering the kinds of parties who are involved (i.e. mums/wives & dads/husbands). It is also said that there is often no ‘winner’ and ‘loser’ in family law.