An uncontested divorce application typically takes about three to six months from the date of filing to the date the divorce order is issued by the judge. The process moves more quickly when parties agree on everything and the divorce application package is prepared correctly and without mistakes. The only decision left for the judge whether or not to grant the divorce order.
If your divorce contested, it can take months if not years to get a divorce order—especially if your divorce is not amicable. Your spouse may be unreasonable or use tactics to drag the matter out, and you may have to wait a long time for your trial to be scheduled depending on the courts’ capacity.