One of the first things people ask me is: “How long will my divorce take?” They usually follow it up with a statement like, “I want it to be fast, so I’m leaning toward mediation.” That makes sense on paper. Mediation sounds faster. Litigation sounds like a long, ugly courtroom slog. But here’s the truth. I’ve seen litigated divorces wrap up in just a few months, and I’ve seen mediated divorces drag on for well over a year. The timeline doesn’t come down to which process you...
