The time it takes to get a divorce varies widely depending on the type of divorce and jurisdiction, but generally:
- In the US, uncontested divorces typically take about 6 weeks, while contested divorces can take 2-3 years. Do-it-yourself divorces take 6 months to a year, and mediated or collaborative divorces can take 3-12 months depending on cooperation and case complexity. Court backlogs and state waiting periods also impact timelines.
- In the UK, divorces take at least 6-7 months due to mandatory reflection periods totaling 26 weeks. Most divorces complete around 7 months, though complicated cases or busy courts can extend this.
- In Germany, divorces can take 6-12 months, with some faster cases possible under certain conditions.
Overall, uncontested or amicable divorces finalize faster, often within several months, while contested or complex cases take longer, often a year or more. If desired, more specific information can be provided for a particular country or type of divorce process.
