The Divorce Process in Wagoner County really depends on the circumstances of the divorce itself. Our clients often want to know how long it will take to finalize a divorce. As is often the answer, the length of divorce and the divorce process in Wagoner County depends on the specific situations in your case. There are three types of divorce in Oklahoma and each takes a different amount of time and a different process to complete.
Types of Divorce and the Length of Divorce
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Uncontested Divorces without Children
The cheapest and fasted divorce is an uncontested divorce that includes no minor children. In this type of divorce, both parties are in agreement to the terms of the divorce and ready to move forward with a decree. Essentially, any decisions on property division or dividing of finances is amicable between the parties without the need for a court-order. This can be as short as ten days depending on the quickness with which the parties gather their paperwork and file it.
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Uncontested Divorces with Children
Even if you do have minor children, you may still file for an uncontested divorce. There are some extra steps you must take though, to complete the process which increases the length of divorce. Due to the presence of children, courts will require a three month wait before the divorce can be final. Further, it is likely you will have to enroll in a parenting/co-parenting class for the court to provide you with a final decree.
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Contested Divorces
A contested divorce is exactly what it sounds like in this kind of case the divorce process in Wagoner County is of course more drawn out. It is a divorce in which the parties do not agree to terms and require a court to create terms. This is often the case when custody battles or fights over spousal support are present. Disagreements may also include property division or financial asset division.
Regardless of the conflicts, a contested divorce greatly increases the length of divorce time. The divorce process in Wagoner County is extended due to more hearings, discovery, and trials. Depending on the issues the process could take months and sometimes years. This will compound if mediation fails and the parties actually go to trial. Trials are often set far in the future due to extremely busy family courts.
Help With The Divorce Process in Wagoner County
Our divorce and family law attorneys understand the desire to have a short length of divorce time. We work to ensure your case is efficient and works out in a timely fashion. If you have minor children, we will fight for your rights in custody as strongly as we would in our own lives. Let us help you. Call today 918.283.7394 for your free consultation.
