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How long does it take to get a divorce in Illinois?
How long does it take to get a divorce in Illinois?
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the length of a divorce really depends
on how complicated it is how complex it
is and how far apart the parties are to
reaching an agreement if parties are in
agreement I can get them divorced within
a couple weeks if they aren’t in
agreement it just depends on how
insistent the other side is to not agree
people always say well I want my case to
be over it’s been a year and it’s not
over I want it over and what I always
have to explain there are two ways to
get a divorce over go to trial or be in
agreement
a lot of people don’t want to go to
trial it’s a lot of time and a lot of
money so that leaves us in sort of this
no man’s land where we’re trying to
reach an agreement that’s how you hear
of these cases going on for a year or
two or three with that said I always try
to uh you know keep my cases moving at a
you know very good Pace
um but I always say I cannot control
what the other side does there’s
different mechanisms we can use to get
answers from the judge prior to going to
a full trial such as like a pre-trial
conference or a small hearing and those
things sometimes can help us get us
across that hump of whatever it is we’re
not agreeing upon so that we can reach
that Finish Line without having to go to
trial but things such as high net worth
businesses business owners people that
aren’t just W-2 wage earners right out
of the gate I can tell you that’s going
to be a longer divorce because it does
take a lot more in the discovery process
to discover all of those financial
assets and liabilities in a proper way
in order to dispose of all those assets
and deaths in the divorce in a proper
way
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Naperville, IL family law attorney Melissa Kuffel discusses how long it takes to get a divorce in Illinois. She explains that the duration of a divorce process varies depending on its complexity, the level of agreement between the parties, and the willingness to reach a resolution. If both parties are in agreement, a divorce can be finalized within a couple of weeks. However, if there is disagreement, the timeline depends on the level of resistance from the opposing side.
It’s important to understand that there are two primary ways to conclude a divorce: going to trial or reaching an agreement. Most individuals prefer to avoid going to trial due to the time and cost involved. As a result, the focus is on reaching an agreement, which can sometimes extend the process.
While I strive to keep cases moving forward efficiently, I cannot control the actions of the other party. However, there are mechanisms available, such as pre-trial conferences or small hearings, which can help obtain guidance from the judge and facilitate agreement on outstanding issues. These alternatives can help avoid a lengthy trial and expedite the resolution.
Certain factors can contribute to longer divorce proceedings, such as high net worth, business ownership, or complex financial situations. In such cases, a more extensive discovery process is necessary to properly assess and address all financial assets and liabilities involved in the divorce.
Ultimately, the goal is to handle the divorce process efficiently and ensure a proper and fair resolution for all parties involved.
