Most people going through a divorce feel like it is never going to be over, that it just seems like it is dragging on with no end in sight. It is understandable that someone would feel that way, divorce is no fun and all things being equal a short divorce is better than a long divorce.
But as with everything in life, it could always be worse. You could be divorcing in California.
According to San Francisco divorce lawyer Barry Schneider, massive California state and local budget cuts have left divorcing parties hanging in the balance. Court staffs have been cut and court hours have been reduced with the remaining staff being overwhelmed with a workload they are incapable of adequately handling. Says Schneider, “some counties are declaring a typical divorce, which previously could be completed within 6 months, could take 1½ to 2 years or more.”
A “typical” divorce could take longer than two years? Ouch.
You can read more about the lengthy California divorce delays here.
January 4, 2012
Divorce, Divorce News