The following is a question which the inquirer agreed may be publicly revealed, and my answer to the question:
QUESTION: How long will it take me in California to get a divorce? Will it take a long time to divorce my husband? How much will it cost?
ANSWER: It would take a minimum of 6 months after the filed Petition and Summons are served on your spouse for you to get a divorce, assuming that your case is expediently handled and that there are no contested issues. Usually, divorces take upwards of one year, sometimes upwards of two years to complete. It depends upon the issues in the case and their complexity, whether or not the divorce is contested, and how easily and quickly it is resolved.
The filing fee for a divorce is currently $395, and attorney's fees are typically charged on an hourly basis.
Based upon the parties' relative economic circumstances, if attorney's fees and costs are properly sought, the Court can order the party who is better able to pay to pay part or all of the other party's attorney's fees and costs.
You should meet and consult with a Family Law Attorney regarding the particulars of your case, to get a better idea of its complexity and the cost to handle your case.
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