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Waiting Periods in Missouri, Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Nebraska

Waiting Periods in Missouri, Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Nebraska

Divorce is a tough process to go through. Sometimes that process is made harder by statutes that states have in place that require a waiting period from the time that you file for divorce. The waiting period in a divorce is basically the amount of time that a couple must wait before the actual divorce process can begin. This time is often referred to as a “cooling-off period.” It is mainly meant to give people time to think about if they really want to get a divorce in the first place or if their problems can be resolved through counseling or other methods. The amount of time that the waiting period varies from state to state. At this point, about half of the states have some sort of waiting period from when you file and when you can get divorced. In Missouri, an uncontested divorce may be granted to parties within thirty days of filing for divorce. In Illinois, there is a rebuttable presumption, under a new law just signed (that goes into effect in 2016), that when the parties have been separated for six months, the marriage is irretrievably broken and the parties can complete an uncontested divorce. In Oklahoma, where there are kids, the waiting period is ninety days. In Nebraska, the waiting period for divorce is 60 days.
 
Of course, everyone wants their marriage to work out. But, sometimes we know that just isn’t the case. While it is unclear if waiting periods cause fewer divorces, it certainly helps people think more clearly about their actions and gives them time to decide if a divorce is something that they want to pursue.  It is important to note as well that in addition to these waiting periods, there are also residency requirements that must be met.
 

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