Why does the divorce process take so long?
Regardless of the circumstances, going through a divorce is never an easy situation and it can feel as though the process takes an unwarranted amount of time.
The legal system has set minimum time frames for divorce proceedings to give people an opportunity to make sure they want to continue with the divorce. There is a 60-day waiting period for couples without children and a 6-month waiting period for those with children from the filing date before the divorce can be finalized. These waiting periods can be waived in certain circumstances.
In some cases the sorting of assets can cause delays in the divorce proceedings such as selling the house if the two parties decide this is the best option.
The public policy is that divorce is not something that should be taken lightly. Requiring waiting periods gives couples an opportunity to reconcile.
As always, don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or to set up a free consultation.
Marcus D. Wilcox
Attorney at Law, esq.
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