How long does the divorce process take

[Heatherjayne1972]

Roughly. From start to finish.

It's not so much the divorce process itself that takes ages but the sorting out of financials/arrangements for DC. This is usually done between the Nisi and the Absolute.

More info here (assuming you are in England or Wales - Scottish law is different) www.gov.uk/divorce/file-for-divorce

7 months so far. I am just about to apply for the decree absolute, so all in all about 8 months.

Divorced on 2 years separation factor, house was sold and equity split, agreed privately finance for kids. All done and dusted in 4 months no lawyers involved. £410 total.

no idea how it can possibly be done in 2 weeks as compulsory 6 week 1 day wait between Nisi and Absolute, and as respondent as 14 days to reply to initial divorce petition also, thats impossible!

I'm three years in and still no resolution. Legal fees through the roof.

This is what happens when you combine several factors:

• totally uncooperative deluded ex who refuses to disclose finances
• a weak solicitor unable to control his client
• chaotic court system: at one point my application was lost in the system for 9 months

... among other things. It's also what happens when you're not fighting over a % split but trying to convince someone that the earth isn't flat, in divorce terms.

Mine took two yours until i had the absolute in my hand.The bastard fought me for every .I had put my inheritance into the house and needed it to buy somewhere else.Ive moved 8 miles away where property is cheaper.

Thankyou lots of really helpful information here. Just the financial side of things that bothers me. He's in massive debt. There's no joint debts except the mortgage and the house will be sold soon. I just don't want to be responsible for his debts