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It takes a minimum of six months from the date of the divorce papers are served (given) to the other party before a divorce can be final. However, you are not automatically divorced at the end of six months. At least one spouse or partner must complete the required legal process and obtain a written judgment.
In general, it can take a minimum period of six months to finalize a simple and uncontested California divorce.
The average timeline for most no-fault divorces in California is about 15 months. There is a mandatory 6-months waiting period after the petitioner files a Complaint. For fault divorces, the timeline varies depending on the complexity of the case and can be anywhere between 6 months and several years.
An uncontested divorce can be wrapped up as quickly as six weeks to three months.
From start to finish, the divorce process in the Golden State can take at least six months – even if both parties agree to the dissolution immediately. This length of time is due to California's divorce requirements and mandatory six-month waiting period. Contact a San Jose divorce attorney for more information.