The Divorce Process
Understand the Typical Divorce Process
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Complaint for Divorce Filed
Start of litigation
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Complaint is Served
Varies, but usually shortly after the complaint is filed
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Answer to Complaint Due
30 days from the date of service
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Mediation
Anytime, but usually after initial discovery
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Temporary Hearing
Usually early in the process
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Late Case Evaluation / Judicial Hosted Settlement Conference
Usually near the end of the case
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Final Trial
Usually 6 months to years after the start of litigation