1. Preparation of the Divorce Protocol
The parties reach an agreement on all issues such as property division, alimony, and child custody and prepare a protocol. This process can usually take a few days to a few weeks.
2. Opening the Case
After the consensual divorce case is opened, the court determines a hearing date for the parties. This period may vary depending on the workload of the court, but a hearing date is usually given within 1-2 months.
3. Hearing and Finalization of the Decision
During the court hearing, the parties must state that they approve the issues they agreed on in the protocol. The judge approves the protocol and rules for divorce. The hearing usually lasts 15-30 minutes. The decision is announced after the hearing.
4. Finalization of the Decision
The finalization of the court decision is faster if the parties waive the appeal period. In this case, the divorce is usually finalized within 1 week to 10 days.
Total Time
Consensual divorce can be completed in 1 to 3 months when all processes are taken into account. However, if the parties complete their documents quickly and submit them to the court, this time can be even shorter.
