Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland
If you have only been married 3 weeks how long does it take for a divorce to settle?
Asked on 12/01/10, 4:10 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Phillip M. Cook
Cook Legal Services, LLC
To obtain a final divorce decree, it can take months, if not years. Depends on the specific facts of your situation.
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Answered on 12/07/10, 5:11 am
Robert Sher
Wagshal and Sher
It depends on the grounds for the divorce. If you are already separated by agreement, you have to wait a year to file for the divorce. If your spouse walked out, you could file after 1 year on the basis of desertion if you can prove it, or after 2 years on the basis of physical separation.
Answered on 12/07/10, 10:35 am