In an ideal world, no one would have to go through a divorce. Of course, it’s something that may seem impossible when you take your vows with your partner, but things can happen and circumstances change. Regardless of your specific situation, the divorce process is likely to feel drawn out, and a distraction from your daily life.
With many important matters to sort, this time frame is warranted, but if you want to find out how long you should be expecting to wait before your divorce is finalised, then let the experts at St Helens Law shed a little light on the question.
The standard timeframe
Of course, all divorce cases are different. Perhaps you’ve been married for a while and have a lot of issues to sort out? Or maybe you both agree to end a relatively short marriage on amicable terms?
The exact length of time required to settle your case will be dependent on your circumstances. But on average, most straightforward divorce cases are settled after 4-6 months. This is providing that many things fall into place regarding you, your partner and your legal team.
We often get asked, if everyone agrees, why can a divorce not be finalised sooner? As this is a legal process, various steps have to be taken and finalised by the relevant parties. If you’d like to find out more about the divorce process in detail, be sure to check out our dedicated blog post.
Do you both agree to the divorce?
One of the main reasons why a divorce can take longer than you would perhaps like it to is if both parties are unable to agree on getting a divorce in the first place. This is more common than you think, as one person may think that a divorce is the best course of action, whereas the other could want to try and work on the marriage, feeling that a divorce is the wrong option.
As you can imagine, this can lead to complications in the process. Both parties will have to come to some sort of agreement before they can proceed. This can involve further legal advice or a visit to court to reach a fair settlement. If you feel like you need the help of a legal expert to help speed up your divorce, or would like to try divorce mediation in St Helens to assist in the process, contact St Helens Law today.
Do you have separate, more complicated issues?
So you may both agree that a divorce is the best option, but this doesn’t mean that it will be plain sailing from here. Often, many couples find that the stumbling blocks appear when childcare, money and housing arrangements are discussed.
When deciding on child living arrangements for those under the age of 18, proceedings can be emotionally charged. After all, one parent may not be able to see their child/children as much as they wish when the divorce is finalised.
Housing arrangements can also prove to be a difficult issue to tackle, especially if both parties are listed at a property under both their names. Perhaps you have nowhere else to stay? Or the other person feels like they are more entitled to the house? These are very real and common issues, that may need legal intervention in order to solve.
Get in touch with St Helens Law today
Do you feel like you could benefit from a divorce lawyer in St Helens? If so, you’ve come to the right place at St Helens Law. We’re able to provide you with the sensible and professional legal advice you need to take the next steps in the divorce process, making it as simple as possible.
You can contact one of our friendly experts today by giving us a call on 01744 742360 or emailing us at info@sthelenslaw.co.uk. Our online contact form is also available, where you can arrange a FREE 30 minute consultation with one of our team.