How long does it take to get a divorce after filing an application, if there are children, no children, at the registry office, through the court - how long does a divorce last if there is a child?

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For obvious reasons, divorce is a procedure that is both longer and more complex than marriage. The law provides for a special divorce procedure, and it may differ depending on the specific circumstances. There is also no clear answer to the question of how long a divorce lasts. For example, divorce is possible in the registry office and in the judicial authorities, while the procedure for filing documents, the progress of the divorce procedure, the cost and, of course, the timing - all this has distinctive features in each specific case.

Divorce terms when applying to the registry office

Of all the possible options for divorce, the easiest is considered to be an application to the registry office. There, the procedure is quick and less traumatic for the psyche of both spouses. Everything takes exactly a month. But not all married couples can use this method. Here is a list of important conditions prescribed in Article 19 of the RF IC:

the couple decided to take such a step by mutual consent;
no common minor children.

It is possible to get a divorce in the registry office if there is a disagreement between the couple regarding property acquired together (there are no clear restrictions in the law on this matter). Only such disputes are resolved in court, after the divorce or during the process at the registration authority. This institution is not authorized to regulate any controversial issues arising between divorcing spouses.

Hence the conclusion that the period for divorce by mutual consent and in the absence of young children is 1 month. The countdown begins from the date of submission of the joint application to the registration authority (you can submit it to the MFC or use electronic sending from the State Services website). After the month required by law, the spouses will be able to come and pick up the completed divorce certificate.

Unfortunately, such quick divorces are extremely rare. It is difficult to find a couple who would decide to separate peacefully without having claims regarding property and children. Often the second spouse refuses to divorce and prevents it in every possible way, which forces them to resort to court. All this significantly delays the divorce procedure.

How long does the divorce process last if there are children?

The presence of children under 18 years of age in the family can significantly complicate the divorce process. However, if they are not considered common (for example, the wife’s children from her previous husband), then they can get divorced within a month.

Divorce within the specified period is quite possible even if there are common children, but in the case when:

one of the spouses was declared missing;
there is a document that confirms that one of the parents is considered incompetent;
There is a court verdict according to which one of the parents received a sentence of more than three years and is in prison.

In this case, the procedure will take place at the registry office. In order to start it, you need to collect a package of documents:

statements written by husband and wife (or a statement from one of them certified by a notary office);
make a photocopy of passports;
a document confirming that the divorce fee has been paid.

If the couple cannot come to an agreement, for example, they cannot determine with whom the child will live and who will support him, then in this case, it is necessary to file for divorce through the court.

If an agreement on the conditions for terminating the marriage relationship is not reached, then the issue of divorce will have to be resolved in court.

A similar development of the situation will occur if one of the spouses does not want to get a divorce or does not appear at the registry office for a divorce (according to Article 21 of the RF IC). A magistrate or district judge can solve such a problem.

What to do if there are disputes about minor children, or disputes arise about the amount of the claim?

The courts try to save the family, so they give time for reconciliation. The minimum period for reflection may be about three months. Often this is enough for the couple to make a final decision. In some cases, the family is preserved.

Sometimes spouses really try to change their lives and start living together. However, in some cases, such reconciliation only delays the unpleasant moment and the marriage cannot be saved.

Based on Article 22, after an unsuccessful attempt by the spouses to reconcile, the court will make a final decision and the divorce process will continue.

Often the period for reconciliation is very short, which is associated with a number of life situations.

There may be several reasons:

the spouses have not lived together for a long time;
one of the spouses has another person with whom they plan to start a new family;
the wife is expecting a child from another man, the new couple plans to register their relationship.

At the same time, knowing the laws, some spouses try to delay the legal process. They simply don't show up to the court hearing. But this situation cannot continue for long.

Worth paying attention! In case of failure to appear at a court hearing, the latter may make a decision even in the absence of a party.

Therefore, having calculated in advance the possible timing of the divorce process with the involvement of the court, you can understand that it can drag on for at least three to four months. There are situations when such cases are pending in courts for years. Only a joint decision on divorce can significantly speed up the course of events. How to get it?

What can shorten the divorce period?

Mutual agreement between the spouses to end the marriage, as well as the ability to reach mutual agreement and the ability to compromise can significantly speed up the process of divorce, even if there are children under 18 years of age.

If the defendant accepts the plaintiff’s demands, then the court’s decision can be made at the first hearing.

After the month ends, starting from the date of filing the claim for divorce, the court makes a positive decision that satisfies the plaintiff’s demands (based on Article 23, paragraph 2).

However, in order for the divorce to take place with minimal expenditure of nerve cells, as well as with small monetary losses (the longer the process drags on, the more expensive the divorce will cost), it is necessary to come to an amicable agreement on the fate of the children.

The document is drawn up in the presence of a notary and then attached to the statement of claim. If the court is satisfied with its content, then the document is attached to the case file.

The court will carefully study the document, especially carefully inquiring about the following points:

which parent will live with the minor child;
who will pay child support for the child or children. Often, one of the spouses who is incapacitated at the time of the divorce needs alimony;
the amount of alimony or a decision on the division of property acquired during marriage.

In the event that the spouses themselves cannot agree, or the court does not agree with the agreement they have concluded, then the judicial authority will decide all these issues. It is worth clarifying that in this case, the divorce process will drag on for a long time and it will not be possible to speed it up.

Worth paying attention! If there is a minor child in the family, then first of all, the court will protect his interests and rights, since he is obliged to ensure his protection.

If you look at the Constitution of the Russian Federation, namely Article 38, paragraph 1, it says that the state primarily ensures the protection of motherhood and childhood.

Only through court

Before finding out how long a divorce takes in court, you should outline the reasons for going there:

categorical refusal of the husband or wife to officially separate;
the presence of a child who is not yet 18 years old (applies only to children together);
inability to reach mutual agreement on the division of common valuable property (movable and immovable).

The last point is not an absolute reason for going to court specifically. If this is the only obstacle, then the marriage can be dissolved at the registry office, and at the same time, property disputes can be resolved in court.

How long the divorce process will last in each life situation is determined separately.

How long does divorce proceedings last if there are no children?

It is much easier to get a divorce at the registry office if there are no common children born in a particular marriage.

Divorce proceedings become possible subject to:

if there are no minor children (if there are any, the rules for divorce in such a situation should be clarified);
the cost of joint property is no more than 50,000 rubles.

Children over 18 years of age are considered adults. However, they can often be recognized as emancipated by a court decision. If there is such a child, whose age is 16-18 years, the procedure for divorce in the registry office will also be impossible.

You can submit an application to the registry office if you have a child who was born in another marriage. However, often adoptive parents go through a complex adoption procedure. In a divorce, all this will complicate matters.

A child adopted by one of the spouses will be considered common. Therefore, divorce through the registry office will be impossible. The marriage will have to be dissolved in court.

The registry office office is selected depending on the wishes of the parties, or according to the place of residence of one of them. In this case, the decision about which registry office to contact must be made together. You can undergo the procedure in the department where the marriage took place.

In addition to the completed application, you must attach the passports of the spouses, copies of these documents, a marriage certificate (original), as well as a receipt indicating that the required fee for the divorce process has been paid.

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If one of the spouses does not have the opportunity to be personally present when submitting the application to the court, then you can fill it out yourself, have it certified by a notary office and submit it to the court.

Therefore, under these circumstances, a reasonable question arises: how long will it take to get a divorce through the registry office? If you compare the procedure with a trial, it happens very quickly. No more than a month will pass from the date of filing the application and receiving the divorce certificate.

When there are children

Most often, a married couple cannot quickly separate because of small children. Then it is impossible to do without judicial intervention. The law always takes the side of minors, since this is the most vulnerable category of the population. The following aspects are decided in court:

with whom the children will live in the future;
how parental responsibilities for financial support will be distributed;
how the separated spouse will participate in the educational process of the child.

How long does it take for a subpoena to appear?

This period is not regulated by law. The court office sends documents via Russian Post, so the maximum delivery time for a letter is 30 days.
Sending to the defendant is carried out upon his registration. Therefore, if he actually lives in another place, he may not know about the upcoming divorce process. To avoid lengthy resolution of the issue, there is a practice when a verdict is made without the participation of the parties.

The law requires that the plaintiff file an application at the place of registration of the defendant. But sometimes this is impossible, because the plaintiff lives in another region or has a small child in his arms. Then it is possible to go to court at the place of registration of the plaintiff.

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Someone disagrees

Without the consent of one of the partners, it will not be possible to divorce peacefully before three months. This is due to the mandatory conciliation period of 1 month, which the judge gives to the spouses to restore family relations. When unconvincing reasons for the upcoming divorce are voiced, the period for changing the decision can be extended by 3 months. To do this, the dissenting party asks to postpone the meeting in order to try to improve relations with the wife/husband.

The judge takes into account such a request and sets a deadline for reconciliation if:

the defendant is really worried about the upcoming separation of marital ties; the plaintiff did not identify any compelling arguments for divorce and did not present any supporting papers;
the applicant did not indicate in the claim that saving the family is impossible under any circumstances and did not voice this position at the hearing;
The divorce procedure is complicated or provoked by certain everyday situations: illness of a spouse, child or relatives, loss of a permanent source of income and other problems.

It turns out that another 1 to 3 months are added to the standard two-month time interval for dissolution of marriage through the court.

There are often situations when one of the couple avoids participation in divorce proceedings in every possible way - refuses to attend court proceedings. Thus, he tries in every possible way to delay the divorce. If the defendant does not appear for the scheduled court hearing or requests in writing to postpone it, then it will be postponed to another date. Such deferments are possible, but not indefinitely - for a maximum of 3 months. And this delays the resolution of the issue for several more months.

How long do disputes prolong a divorce?

Unresolved disputes: about children, about jointly acquired property increase the duration of divorce to the maximum.

In the magistrate's court, people get divorced without having any disagreements. Material assets whose value is less than 50 thousand rubles are distributed according to the agreement. Questions about children are always raised. The settlement agreement specifies the amount of alimony, the frequency of its payment, discusses the rules of communication with children, and determines their place of residence.

If an agreement is not reached, the case is heard in the district (city) court, and the duration of the process can reach six months or more. Appealing to the guardianship and trusteeship authorities, inspections, attracting witnesses or finding out new circumstances of the case significantly increases the time frame. How long it takes to get a divorce cannot be determined without knowing the nature of the disputes. There is no time limit.

Divorcing people can speed up the process by coming to a common decision.

In case of property disputes

If, along with a divorce case, a dispute over real estate and other valuable things considered common property is considered, then the jurisdiction is as follows:

Magistrates' Court - there are no disputes between spouses or the value of the property does not exceed 50,000 rubles;
district/city court – property is valued at over 50,000 rubles.

In the first case, it will be possible to get a divorce in a month, in the second - two. Don’t forget about the 30 days it takes for the decision to come into force.

Often, people unknowingly file a claim in one instance, from where the case is redirected to another. This also delays the divorce by 1-2 months. As a result, if they do not want to separate peacefully, the couple will be forced to wait for about six months for the marriage to be officially declared invalid.

What else affects the duration of the divorce process?

The duration of the divorce process, in addition to the actions of the parties, may be influenced by the workload of the court, but in such a situation the court cannot refer to the workload and delay scheduling a meeting, but it can delay it for 1-2 weeks.

When there are children in the family, it may be necessary to conduct psychological or genetic examinations, property assessments, and all these procedures affect the timing of the divorce process. Moreover, it is necessary to submit a petition for a particular procedure during a court hearing.

What else prevents divorce through court?

The notorious human factors can prolong the consideration of a marriage case:

mistakes made by court officials;
bureaucratic delays;
judges’ work schedule (for example, going on a planned vacation);
deliberate delay of the process by the parties involved.

In divorce proceedings regarding the payment of alimony for children or the plaintiff, when the defendant shirks his responsibilities, time is given to search for him. This responsibility rests with the internal affairs bodies. Then the couple is divorced in absentia, and the paperwork regarding the collection of alimony funds is taken out of the scope and conducted separately. All these delays can extend the divorce period for an indefinite period.

If the other party disagrees or in an effort to delay the procedure for ending the marriage, she can file an appeal after the court decision is issued. This goes into:

month – given for appeal;
a month – to prepare the paperwork for the complaint;
2 months to consider the claim.

Additionally, time is added for mailing the case from one court to another.

What documents should I submit to the court for a divorce?

So, in order to go to court, the plaintiff must provide the following set of documents:

Statement of claim. It is very important to record objective information in this document, since the court will evaluate the claims set forth in the application;
A document confirming the conclusion of a marriage union;
If, along with the divorce request, the spouse asks to determine alimony payments, then it is necessary to attach documents about his income;
Child's birth certificate;
Receipt with a stamp indicating payment of the duty.

The statement of claim must be submitted with all photocopies of supporting documents.

Summary information on the timing of divorce

Based on laws and judicial practice, the data on deadlines were summarized in a table. This will help you navigate the situation.

Jurisdiction	Duration of divorce by law, months.	If there are disputes regarding children, months.	When there are property disputes, months.	Period for reconciliation, months.	Period of entry into force of the resolution, months.
MARRIAGE REGISTRY	1	–	–	–	–
Magistrate's Court	1	–	–	1-3	1
2	From 1 to 3	1-3	1-3	1

Main stages

The simplest procedure for divorce is through a magistrates' court if there are general agreements. That is, the spouses need to draw up a paper in which to write down all the details of all family members after a divorce. This will greatly simplify the procedure.

It is necessary to draw up an agreement concerning the lives of the children. The document must indicate:

which parent the child will live with;
how often will he see the other parent, other relatives;
how much child support the parent will pay and how often;
Is it possible to replace the entire amount of alimony or part by transferring property into ownership of the child/children;
other nuances.

It is possible not to enter into an agreement, but to agree orally and announce this to the judge during the hearing. But, subsequently, such actions may lead to the unscrupulous parent abandoning his obligations, and again he will need to go to court.

Regardless of which court the application must be filed, the procedure for divorce is no different. The stages are as follows:

you need to prepare a claim and documents for it. The claim must indicate the reasons for the divorce;
file an application with the appropriate court;
wait for a response indicating the date of the upcoming meeting;
appear in court;
wait for a judicial act;
wait until it comes into force;
receive a copy in your hands;
visit the registry office at your place of residence;
pay the fee and receive a certificate.

It is important to draw up a claim correctly and attach the necessary documents to it.

What documents are needed

The main document is the claim. It must be compiled correctly. Otherwise, it may not be accepted by the court for consideration. Therefore, the application must contain the following information:

information about the court to which it is being filed;
information about the parties to the divorce;
the circumstances that led to such a decision;
the plaintiff's claims against the defendant;
Appendix – a list of documents that confirm the events described.

All facts described in the claim must be supported by documents. These include:

Marriage certificate;
documents confirming the birth of children;
documents on ownership of property purchased during marriage;
income certificates for assigning alimony amounts;
other documents necessary for the court to issue a judicial act.

For divorce through the court, all papers are provided in the form of copies. The claim is signed by the applicant personally.

There are several ways to file a claim for divorce through the court. This:

a personal visit to the office of the court in which it will be filed. The application will be registered by the secretary. He will immediately check it for compliance with the drafting rules, a list of attached documents;
using the State Automated System “Justice” portal. To do this, you must have a confirmed entry on the State Services portal. All documents are submitted in electronic format, but copies will need to be submitted to the court. The convenience is that the system gives hints when drawing up a claim. If there are violations, she will immediately point them out;
using Russian Post. It is necessary to prepare a letter with notification and an inventory of the contents;
using a courier service.

If the judge has no questions about the application itself, he will accept it for consideration and determine the date of the preliminary hearing. At this meeting, he will once again check the availability of all documents, and will also make attempts to reconcile the parties. If the court has doubts about the spouses’ readiness to divorce, it will give them several months to think about it. If there are no doubts, he will immediately separate them.

If there are disputes over property and alimony, the termination of the marriage may drag on for several months. To speed up the process, you can first submit documents for divorce, and then immediately for the division of common property. The general civil limitation period of 3 years applies to such disputes.

After all materials have been considered, the court makes a decision. It comes into force 30 days after issuance. This period is given to the parties to challenge the decision. For example, if one of the parents does not agree with the proportions of the division of property. He can file a complaint and try to challenge the judicial act.

If there is no complaint, in a month the court decision will gain legal force. Each of the former spouses is given a copy of the decision. On its basis, he can obtain a certificate of divorce. To do this, you need to contact any registry office, pay the state fee, present the decision and receive a document on divorce. If the spouse decided to take her previous last name after the divorce, this must be reflected in the claim. Then the divorce certificate will be issued indicating the previous surname.

Duration and cost of divorce

If there is an agreement between the spouses, then the divorce will take place quite quickly. Spouses can be divorced during one meeting. Then after 30 days they will be able to register the end of the relationship. This ends the procedure!

If there is no agreement, one of the spouses does not want to break off the relationship, there is no common opinion regarding the future fate of the children, etc., then the divorce can last up to six months. In this case, the court will schedule more and more hearings on the case. This is necessary in order to understand the situation and make the only correct decision.

A statute of limitations of 3 years applies to property disputes. Therefore, you can apply for division of joint property within 3 years after the divorce. This will make the procedure for judicial termination of marriage relations faster.

When submitting documents, you must pay a state fee. Its size is determined by Art. 333. 19 Tax Code of the Russian Federation. According to this legislative norm, you need to pay 600 rubles. This is the plaintiff's responsibility!

But additional costs may also arise. For example:

assistance from a divorce lawyer;
registration of documents with a notary;
postage;
courier.

If, along with a claim for divorce, a claim for division of property is filed, then the amount of the state duty will be determined from the cost of the claims. For more accurate calculations, you need to make an assessment of the property that is to be divided.

The fee is a percentage of the claim price. The payment document is attached to the claim.

Ways to reduce divorce time

The month that is legally allotted for the annulment of marriage in the registry office cannot be shortened. The same applies to the consideration of marriage proceedings in the world court. But it is possible to prevent the problem from prolonging.

Some useful tips for the initiator of divorce:

treat the preparatory stage conscientiously - competently draw up a claim in accordance with the rules prescribed in legislative acts and without gross errors;
collect all the necessary documents at once (the lack of anything will clearly stall the process);
act under the control of an experienced lawyer who will guide you in the right direction and, if necessary, respond in a timely manner to any changes in the course of legal proceedings (help to draw up a petition, counterclaim, etc.);
attend all hearings in court or warn in advance about the impossibility of your presence and confirm this fact with documents;
do not create obstacles.

When it comes to children together, it is advisable to prepare an amicable parenting agreement in advance. It should state:

their place of residence;
how their maintenance will be ensured by the separated parent;
questions on education (meeting schedule).

You can shorten as much as possible the long and tedious interval of an official divorce, accompanied by the division of acquired property, as follows:

A couple without children dissolves their marriage at the registry office, and then, without fuss, divides the apartment and other valuables through the court.
In pre-trial proceedings, they come to mutual agreements, putting them on paper and having them endorsed by a notary. This paper is attached to the lawsuit.
A settlement contract is concluded during a court hearing. This can be done when the court procession retires to the conference room.

If you want to get a divorce quickly, it is important to eliminate any inaccuracies when drawing up the claim and in the documents. In most cases, it is unacceptable mistakes, lack of certain documents, lateness to court hearings and unconvincing arguments in the application that become the reasons for the extension of the divorce. In court, extreme precision is required in everything. Therefore, in order to eliminate any mistakes, it is recommended to seek help from a professional lawyer. He will tell you exactly how long the divorce will last and give practical advice on how to speed it up.

Results. Divorce terms (according to the law and based on judicial practice)

So, in the table below you can clearly see the approximate timing of divorce in various circumstances:

Divorce term (according to law)	If there are disputes about children	If there is a division of joint property	If a deadline is set for reconciliation	Entry into force
MARRIAGE REGISTRY	1 month (clause 3 of article 19 of the RF IC)	—	—	—
Magistrate's Court	1 month (Article 154 of the Code of Civil Procedure of the Russian Federation)	—	—	1-3 months (clause 2 of article 22 of the RF IC)	1 month (Articles 209 and 131 of the Code of Civil Procedure of the Russian Federation)
District Court	2 months (Article 154 of the Code of Civil Procedure of the Russian Federation)	1-3 months	1-3 months	1-3 months (clause 2 of article 22 of the RF IC)	1 month (Articles 209 and 131 of the Code of Civil Procedure of the Russian Federation)

What else affects the length of the divorce process?

In addition to the above reasons (disputes about children and material values), other factors may also affect the duration of the divorce procedure.

One of them is the deliberate failure of one of the parties to attend court hearings at the appointed time. As a rule, when skipping court hearings, a spouse is not guided by the desire to save the family, but by other interests, for example, resistance to eviction from an apartment, concealment of material assets, etc. If a defendant who has been duly notified does not appear at the court hearing without good reason, the court adjourns the hearing. However, such a transfer is allowed no more than three times, after which the court has the right to make a decision in absentia. The court does not always take this step - it is easy to challenge a decision in absentia by presenting documentary evidence of valid reasons for absence (business trip, sick leave). And then the consideration of the case will begin again. It is not always possible to properly notify the defendant of the date and place of the court hearing, especially if the plaintiff spouse does not know exactly where he is.

The search for the defendant with the help of internal affairs bodies is carried out only if, simultaneously with the divorce, the issue of collecting alimony from the defendant for the plaintiff or for minor children jointly with the plaintiff is raised. In this case, a divorce judgment is made in absentia, and the alimony case is separated into separate proceedings.

If a divorce case, complicated by additional disputes, is considered by a city or district court, there is a need for an examination. For example, a psychological examination of a child’s attachment to his mother and father, a technical examination to resolve the issue of dividing a joint residential building or land plot. The divorce will inevitably drag on.

And, in the end, each spouse has the right to appeal a court decision within 30 days from the date of its adoption and announcement. In this case, it will take more...

1 month - to file an appeal;
1 month - to prepare the case and submit it to the court of appeal;
2 months – to consider the appeal.

If the decision of the court of first instance is overturned, the consideration of the case will begin again (see “Is it possible to annul a divorce”).

Factors such as the technical work of the court office, postal transmission of claims, documents, notices to the parties should not affect the duration of the trial.

How to shorten the divorce period? Legal advice

The monthly period for an administrative divorce (at the registry office) cannot be shortened. The minimum (2 months) period for consideration of a case in a magistrate’s court is also the same. But you can prevent the duration of the divorce procedure from dragging on even longer.

Expert opinion

Semyon Frolov

Lawyer. 7 years of experience. Specialization: family, inheritance, housing law.

What advice can you give to your spouse?

Take a responsible approach to preparing the statement of claim (an incorrectly drawn up claim is returned to the plaintiff to correct errors);
Collect a complete package of documents (the lack of any certificate can also stall the movement of the judicial “machine”);
Enlist the support of a lawyer in order to respond in a timely manner to any changes during the legal process (petitions, counterclaims, challenges, etc.);
Be conscientious about the judicial process, come to meetings, prevent absences for valid reasons, and do not create obstacles to the consideration of the case.']

If the divorce affects the interests of minor children, the best way to get a divorce quickly and calmly is to prepare a parental agreement...

About the place of residence of children;
On the maintenance of children by a parent living separately;
About raising children - with a schedule and rules for meetings.

Expert opinion

Dmitry Nosikov

Lawyer. Specialization: family and housing law.

How to shorten a potentially long and complex divorce process involving property division:

If a married couple is childless, you can get a divorce through the registry office, and then, without haste, divide the joint property in court. This is allowed by Art. 20 IC of the Russian Federation;
As far as possible, try to resolve the dispute before the trial and independently reach an agreement by setting out agreements on the division of joint property in a written document that is attached to the claim. If the court does not find anything illegal in the agreement, it will approve it;
Conclude a settlement agreement during the trial. This can be done at any time, before the court retires to the deliberation room - thereby also significantly shortening the judicial procedure.

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How to get a divorce as quickly as possible?

Practicing lawyers recommend following several rules that will help you get a divorce in a short time, with minimal risks for both parties:

conclude a marriage contract and periodically amend it as necessary. This serves as a way to save the family, since the parties know who will be left with what, and also serves as the main regulator in the division of property during the divorce process;
file a separate claim for divorce and division of property. Then it will be possible to quickly dissolve the marriage;
contact a lawyer to represent your interests in court if there are certain risks;
agree in advance on the division of property and determination of the place of residence of minor children. You will need to draw up a contract in free form and have it certified by a lawyer.

Knowing these nuances, you can save time, money and nerves during a divorce. The cost of certifying a contract by a notary does not exceed 2,000 rubles. When dividing property through the court, you can lose several tens of thousands of rubles in the form of fees and additional services.

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What else affects the time it takes to consider a divorce case in the courts?

Sometimes the divorce process can take a long time, the following factors can have an impact on this:

deliberate disregard by one of the parties of invitations to a court hearing;
the need to conduct additional research to resolve the issue of the child’s residence;
one of the spouses does not have Russian citizenship, as a result of which it is necessary to comply with the legality of the divorce process for both countries;
pregnancy of the spouse (the case is automatically closed if she does not consent to divorce);
whether the spouses have common property abroad (if the claim includes property claims).

Thus, a divorce can be quite lengthy. But there are a few tips to speed up the process.