How much time does it take to finish Online Divorce process?

How much time does it take to finish Online Divorce process?

We’ve designed our virtual uncontested divorce process to be smooth, secure, and legally compliant. Below is a detailed breakdown of each step — from eligibility to final court filing.

Step-by-step timeline

Step

Approx. Time

Preconditioned By

Eligibility Form

5–10 minutes

Completion of initial qualification form

Basic Info Forms

15–20 minutes

Client providing basic data

Questionnaire (210 Qs)

30–60 minutes

Client completing detailed case info

Attorney Review

1–3 business days

All info must be provided

Document Draft & Authorize

2–4 business days

Fees paid, draft reviewed by both spouses

Notarization

1–2 business days

After authorization, court fee paid

Filing

3–7 business days

All signatures complete, documents notarized and finalized


WarningEstimated total time: up to 6 months, depending on client cooperation and completeness. Delays may occur if required info is missing or incomplete.

Initial questionnaire

Start by answering a few simple questions to check if you qualify for an online uncontested divorce in your state.

Submit basic onfo

You’ll then fill out two brief forms:
      1. One about yourself (the petitioner)
      2. One about your spouse (the respondent)

Payment & Account creation

After submitting the forms, you’ll be prompted to pay the service fee and create your account using a valid email address and password.

Complete full questionnaire

Once your account is set up, you’ll complete a comprehensive questionnaire (approx. 210 questions) covering all the legal and logistical aspects of your divorce.

Document preparation

      Client input

The detailed questionnaire helps us collect all necessary legal information, including:
      1. Property and asset division
      2. Child custody and support (if applicable)
      3. Spousal support
      4. Legal names, dates, and other jurisdictional requirements
Our licensed attorney will review your submission to ensure that:
      1. You meet state-specific legal requirements
      2. Your case qualifies as “uncontested”
      3. No critical information is missing
      1. If approved, your case moves forward.
      2. If additional information is required, you will be contacted by email.
      3. If disapproved, we’ll explain the reason and offer guidance.
Once approved, our legal team — including an attorney, paralegals, and paralegal assistants — begins drafting your personalized divorce documents.
These documents will be:
      1. Sent to you (the petitioner) for review and authorization for Phase 1
      2. Sent to both spouses for Phase 2

Notarization

After both parties approve the documents:

    1. Online notarization

      1. Phase 1: Once the petitioner confirms that everything is accurate. The Index Phase Notarization process begins. The Petitioner will be guided through online notarization steps. The petitioner will receive the link for document notarization.
      2. Phase 2: Once the petitioner confirms that everything is accurate, the respondent will do the same. The notarization process begins. Both parties will be guided through online notarization steps. The petitioner will first receive the link for document notarization and afterwards the respondent will receive the link for document notarization.

RJI fee paid

Once notarization is complete, the RJI fee is paid to initiate phase 2 of the divorce and the legal team will draft the RJI documents. Then both parties should approve and notarize the documents.

Court filing

Our team files your completed divorce documents with the appropriate state court.

Court review & Divorce decree

The court reviews the submitted documents. If all is in order, the divorce is granted and finalized without any court appearance required from you.

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