Why does it take so long to get divorced?

Custody battles, child support disputes, spousal support disputes, and/or the division of property or debt will all make a divorce proceeding significantly longer, Reischer says. Marital tensions can also cause problems, and even the most amicable of splits will take time.

How long on average does it take to get divorced?

A survey by Nolo.com found that the average time it took to complete a divorce from filing a petition to getting a final court judgment averaged about 11 months. Cases that went to trial took an average of almost 18 months to resolve.

How long does it take to get an easy divorce?

If you agree on your divorce and the reasons why, getting a divorce legally finalised will usually take 4 to 6 months. It might take longer if you need to sort out issues with money, property or children, which will have to be done separately.