How long does it usually take to finalize a divorce in Florida?
In Florida, no Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage may be entered until at least 20 days have elapsed from the date of filing the original Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. See 2008->Ch0061->Section%2019#0061.19′,’l’)”>Florida Statute 61.19. The time required to get a final hearing date scheduled varies from county to county. It also depends on how many other pending cases the Judge assigned to your case has at that time. Contact the Circuit Court Clerk in the county of filing to determine the average time for obtaining a final hearing date in your county. A simplified dissolution of marriage in Florida can often be finalized in a month or less.
