MOGREN, GLESSNER & ROTI, P.S.

    Attorney at Law    

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET A DIVORCE

In the State of Washington, there is a mandatory waiting period of 90 days between the time you request a divorce and the time you may obtain one. This means that it takes a minimum of 90 days to obtain a divorce. However, it can take much longer. Your divorce will be resolved in one of two ways.

The first and most common way is known as settlement.  A settlement occurs when you and your spouse are able to reach an agreement, often through extensive negotiation, as to how to resolve the issues of your marriage. Most divorces are resolved through settlement. If you are able to reach such an agreement within 90 days, your divorce may be resolved on the 91st day or any day thereafter. However, sometimes it takes longer than 90 days to reach an agreement. This can result in a longer delay before resolution of your divorce.

The second method by which divorces are resolved is through trial. In a trial, a judge decides the issues of your dissolution. Usually, trials are scheduled for between 10 and 12 months after the time you request your dissolution. Thus, an average divorce can take as little as 90 days to resolve or as long as 12 months. Most are resolved at some point in between these two extremes.

Our firm consist of three lawyers, Peter W. Mogren, Ronald E. Glessner, and Ruth A. Roti.  Our emphasis is in family law, wills and probate, and personal injury.  Please click on the topics above for details about these areas of practice, including divorce, legal separation, property division, child support, spousal maintenance, parenting plans, modifications, paternity, adoption, wills, Community Property Agreements, Durable Power of Attorney, and probate.

Our firm is conveniently located in Renton, King County, Washington, just off the freeway at the intersection of I-405 and I-167.  Our attorneys represent clients throughout the State of Washington, including the communities of Renton, Kent, Tukwila, Seattle, Bellevue, Auburn, Maple Valley, Federal Way, Des Moines, Burien, SeaTac, Enumclaw and most of south King County.

The free information contained in these pages is not intended to be legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. You should always consult with an attorney before taking any action. Feel free to call us at 425-255-4542.