The duration of a divorce in New Jersey depends mainly on the parties involved, and their ability to communicate and come to an agreement. Factors such as relationship dynamics, financial situations, and children can also affect the length of time it takes to get a divorce.
However, it is looked down upon by the court system if a divorce takes longer than 12 months from the date the Complaint for Divorce is filed. In addition, divorces that go uncontested can be resolved in significantly less time.
How to File a Complaint for Divorce
There are certain requirements and waiting periods for filing a divorce in the State of New Jersey that could affect the length of time it takes you to get a divorce. For example:
- You must be a resident of the State for at least on year.
- For a “no fault” divorce, you and your spouse must have been living apart for 18 months or longer.
- To file on the grounds of irreconcilable differences, you must show that you and your spouse have been unable to get along for a period of at least 6 months.
- For filing on the grounds of abandonment, the period of abandonment must be at least one year.
How Can I Speed Up the Process?
The degree to which you and your spouse can communicate and agree on things will hasten your divorce proceedings. This has mainly to do with your attitude and both of you knowing what you want from the divorce. You can also avoid mistakes by making sure you have collected and organized all the documents and deadlines for the proceedings.
Ultimately, however, the length of time it takes to get a divorce will depend on the Court, the judge, your attorneys, and other professionals who you will have to depend upon to a certain degree to complete your divorce proceedings.
Contact the Law Office of Steven M. Cytryn
If you have questions about the divorce process, don’t hesitate to contact the Law Offices of Steven M. Cytryn. We’ve handled divorces that involve a wide variety of issues, including custody disputes, hidden assets, domestic violence, unreported income, premarital property and many other factors that can impact your rights as part of a divorce if not handled properly. Call Steven today at (732) 214-1103 to schedule a consultation to discuss your case in detail with a seasoned New Brunswick divorce attorney.
