This depends on whether you are facing an uncontested or contested divorce. There are also many other factors that can impact the length of your divorce, such as if there are children involved, how busy the courts are, the county you are filing in, and the judge assigned to your case.
An average uncontested divorce case in New York can take as little as 3 months while a contested divorce usually lasts around 9 months. Most people don’t want to draw out their divorce because it can be costly and emotional. It is always a good idea to hire an attorney to help you efficiently and effectively resolve your divorce disputes so you can move forward with your life.