You might be wondering how quickly you can be divorced in California. In California, the quickest you can become divorced is in 6 months. However, becoming divorced and going through a divorce mean two entirely different things. The divorce proceedings could take much shorter or much longer than 6 months.

We have seen divorce cases go on for years. This happens when the divorcing parties cannot agree on the terms of the divorce. Even if the divorce proceedings continue for years, the parties may still be able to become divorced after the first 6 months. To do that, they file the appropriate paperwork to ask the judge to finalize their “status” as single individuals. Once that happens, they are no longer married, even if their divorce proceedings continue.

We have also seen divorce cases that are finished quickly. For example, we finished one of our divorces in only 5 days. Again, the couple’s status as two separate single individuals did not happen until after 6 months, but the proceedings themselves were completed in less than a week.

If you are going through a divorce or you are looking for a divorce lawyer, it is important to hire a lawyer who knows how to handle all kinds of divorces, whether they take 5 days or 2 years. If you have any questions about your divorce, give us a call. We are here to answer your questions.

If you or a loved one wants to file for divorce, the family law attorneys at Wallin & Klarich can help you through the process. Our experienced California family law divorce attorneys can provide you with legal advice and will be your advocate in a family law court. If you’re thinking of hiring an attorney for a dissolution, call us today at 1-888-749-7428 for a consultation, or fill out the online case evaluation form to the right.