Uncontested Divorce by State
Every state writes its own divorce rules — residency, waiting periods, filing fees, forms. Pick your state to see exactly how an uncontested divorce works where you'll file, and what it costs.
Divorce rules are different in every state
Residency requirements, waiting periods, and filing fees all depend on where you file. We prepare the exact forms your state's court expects.
Residency, waiting periods, filing fees, explained per state.
Prefer to browse? Every state is listed below.
The states where most divorces are filed
Hand-checked residency rules, waiting periods, and timelines for the ten states where we file most often.
California
6 months minimum by statute; the paperwork is usually completed far sooner while the clock runs.
See California requirementsTexas
About 61 days minimum; most uncontested cases finalize in 2–3 months.
See Texas requirementsFlorida
Roughly 4–8 weeks for an uncontested case, subject to the court's calendar.
See Florida requirementsNew York
About 3–6 months for an uncontested case, largely dependent on the county clerk's processing.
See New York requirementsPennsylvania
About 3–5 months for a mutual-consent case after the 90-day period.
See Pennsylvania requirementsIllinois
Often 4–8 weeks for a fully agreed (joint simplified or uncontested) case.
See Illinois requirementsOhio
About 1–3 months from filing the petition for dissolution to the final hearing.
See Ohio requirementsGeorgia
As little as 31–60 days for an uncontested case, subject to the court's calendar.
See Georgia requirementsNorth Carolina
After the 1-year separation, an uncontested filing typically finalizes in 1–2 months.
See North Carolina requirementsMichigan
About 2 months without children; roughly 6 months with minor children.
See Michigan requirementsBrowse all 50 states
Same flat fee and the same three steps everywhere — choose your state for its forms, fees, and local rules.
The process is the same everywhere. The rules aren't.
Wherever you file, you answer one questionnaire, we prepare court-ready forms and file with the court for a flat $399–$599 — and serve when needed. What changes is your state's rulebook.
Same in every state
Varies by state
Residency requirement
how long you must live there before filing
Waiting period
the clock between filing and the final decree
Court filing fee
set by your county, passed through at cost
Property division
community property or equitable distribution
How It Works
Three simple steps from questionnaire to final decree. We handle all the paperwork.
Answer the Questionnaire
Tell us about your marriage, property, and agreement through our secure online questionnaire. We review the details before preparing your forms.
We Prepare Your Forms
We prepare your state-specific, court-ready divorce forms and coordinate signing and notarization where required.
File & Finalize
We file with the court, can serve your spouse, and keep you updated all the way to your final divorce decree.
Standard documents ready in 5–7 business days · Expedited & Rush available
Yes. Every state has its own forms, courts, and rules, and we prepare the exact paperwork your state's court expects — then we file it and can serve your spouse. The flat fee is the same nationwide.
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