How Long Does it Take to Conclude an Uncontested Divorce in Minnesota?
We often find that our clients are interested in resolving their cases as promptly as possible. With that in mind, we have designed a rather efficient system for handling uncontested divorces. Typically, an uncontested case will reach conclusion within 60 to 90 days from the date we are retained. The following step by step timetable is offered to all of our new uncontested divorce clients as a guide for them to understand what they can expect in terms of case progress:
- Conference call with client within one week of receiving client questionnaire.
- Preliminary marital termination agreement (MTA) to client within one week of conference call.
- Client dictated edits and revisions to MTA completed within one week.
- Opposing party dictated edits and revisions to MTA completed within one week.
- Remaining pleadings drafted within one week of approval of MTA from opposing party.
- Meet with parties within one week of completion of all remaining pleadings.
- File with the district court within one day from execution of all pleadings by parties.
- Judicial assignment notice received within two weeks from filing.
- Schedule hearing, if necessary, within one day from receipt of judicial assignment notice.
- Attend hearing as scheduled by court (usually 30-60 days) or await signed order (usually 30-60 days).*
- Notice of Filing drafted and mailed within one week from receipt of final order.
Following the entry of a child support order, the recipient of support has the option of receiving payment directly from the payor or through collection by the county child support office. Most recipients find the services offered by their local child support collection agency very beneficial. Child support officers not only collect monthly support payments through wage withholding, but they also pursue unpaid support (arrears) with the assistance of the county attorney..jpg)
The Minnesota Judicial Branch has published an exceptional brochure entitled "From the Judges of Family Court: What to Expect...Divorce in Minnesota." In reviewing, it appears to serve as a "reality check" for the litigants. Much of it I endorse. Here is some of what the Court has to say:
