How long do i have to be separated before i can get a divorce.?

by Bob on March 9, 2010

I have only been married for 12 months when my husband walked out on me,now we are now separated,how long will be before i can get a divorce.

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proffwolf March 9, 2010 at 9:03 pm: Each state has there own rules from 21 days to 1 year. you need to be able to prove you both have your own places for that time. better look at doing a divorce agreement , a paper that says he gets . she gets. we plan on doing a divorce as soon as we can and all expenses wil be split xxx way. you can get out of from under 500 if you can both be grown ups and play nice for a few hours to do a non contested. i like legal zoom.com there are others but they also have lots of Free Correct advice there. good luck.
klbpew2008 March 9, 2010 at 9:03 pm: I think you can file at anytime. Not sure, never been divorced.
carolyn March 9, 2010 at 9:03 pm: Depends on what state you live in. In PA you can file after 3 months but in NC you must be seperated for 1 year before you can file. Need more information to answer your question.
BIGMAN March 9, 2010 at 9:03 pm: there is no time frame.you can just do it
mrk March 9, 2010 at 9:03 pm: You should file for divorce now that is when the clock start as far a separation different for each state
Melissa C March 9, 2010 at 9:03 pm: Depends on the State you live in. NJ is 6 months
jen g March 9, 2010 at 9:03 pm: You dont even have to be seperated but i normally use the guidlines of 72 hours. I am on my 9th.
Han March 9, 2010 at 9:03 pm: I am sorry to hear that.

2 years I believe (financially it is less expensive after 2 years). You can get divorced more quickly but it costs more. I’m sorry I can’t bespecific about amounts – suggest seeing a solicitor for advice.
mlsaj84 March 9, 2010 at 9:03 pm: I am pretty sure there is no waiting period. My friend and her husband are divorcing and they have kids so he was still living in the house (big house) and they proceeded it while he was there. Good luck and sorry.
Beatngu March 9, 2010 at 9:03 pm: In Louisiana, you can file at any time, but it will be finalized when you’ve been separated for a minimum of 6 months, 12 if you have children under the age of 18.
honda_honey March 9, 2010 at 9:03 pm: Depends on your state.

I got divorced in Texas and there was no required separation time.

Go to the library and get the papers and file them with your local courthouse, or get a lawyer.
JB March 9, 2010 at 9:03 pm: It’s different in every state.
Racin March 9, 2010 at 9:03 pm: As soon as you can get to the lawyers office and had him the cash
Lily March 9, 2010 at 9:03 pm: In my state there is no such thing as a "separation", nor is it a prerequisite for a divorce anywhere that I know of. You can get a divorce anytime you want. There usually is a waiting period before the divorce becomes final (one year in our state) l but even this can be waved (in my state).
birdlover March 9, 2010 at 9:03 pm: I don’t know honey>>but I’m sorry for your situation. GOOD LUCK
Faith March 9, 2010 at 9:03 pm: Go to the courts you should be able to get one he abandoned you.
DQ to the rescue March 9, 2010 at 9:03 pm: 6 months, 3 weeks, 5 days, 14 hours, and 27 minutes. The countdown begins.
LJai March 9, 2010 at 9:03 pm: File now. It will take time for it to be final.
Ocimom March 9, 2010 at 9:03 pm: Depends on what your state laws say. For me we had to be physically separated (in different residences) for one year before the divorce paperwork could be filed.
icewitch54 March 9, 2010 at 9:03 pm: In the UK it is two years from the date of seperation.
LITTLEME March 9, 2010 at 9:03 pm: we separated in november 2004. i admitted to adultery i was out of the marriage by october 2005. what a great month that was.

How long do i have to be separated before i can get a divorce.?

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