How long will it take for my divorce to be finalised?
- When you file your application for divorce it usually takes about 15 weeks for the court to make the order.
- You will get a hearing date when you file.
- You can check with your registry as the timing really depends on how busy court is.
- It then takes one month and one day from the date of the grant before the divorce will take effect. You are not divorced until this time has passed.
- When the divorce is final then the court will post a sealed copy of the Divorce Order to you.
Read some more FAQS from our Separation & Divorce section