An uncontested divorce is one where there is a complete marital settlement agreement signed by both parties.  In such a case, a final judgment of dissolution of marriage may be obtained in four to six weeks from the date of filing.  How soon depends on the size of the court’s docket.

Coming to a marital settlement agreement can take as little as a week or several months.  It depends upon how many issues (support, time-sharing, alimony, etc.) you have to come to terms on.  It also depends on whether both parties can put emotions aside and focus only on questions of property and other issues.  Experience tells us that emotions run a little high even in “friendly” divorces.  People who have cared enough about each other to commit to a life together now have to deal with those feelings from a different perspective.  A competent lawyer can help overcome minor differences and emotional glitches and help you save a lot of time and money.   An attorney who has handled hundreds of divorces knows options you and your spouse have never considered.  New options can lead to a settlement both parties are happy with.