It takes at least six months for the divorce to become final. The six months is counted from the date that the partner who started the divorce had the other served with the Petition for Dissolution and the Summons OR when the other spouse responded (filed their first paper), whichever is earlier. A divorce is not final until a Judgment of Dissolution is signed by the judge.
How do I give notice that I will be asking the court to make emergency temporary orders?
July 17, 2017
At least 24 hours before you file documents requesting emergency
