Assumption: "I'll have to go to court to get divorced — it's going to be a long, stressful process in front of a judge."
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What People Expect
I'll have to go to court to get divorced. It's going to be a long, stressful process in front of a judge.
Court Reality
Since no-fault divorce was introduced in 2022, most divorces are handled entirely online — no court appearance required. You apply, wait the required periods, and receive your orders digitally. Court only becomes necessary if there's a dispute — usually about finances or children, not the divorce itself.
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The Gap?
"I'll have to go to court to get divorced — it's going to be a long, stressful process in front of a judge."
Court Reality
Since no-fault divorce was introduced in 2022, most divorces are handled entirely online — no court appearance required. You apply, wait the required periods, and receive your orders digitally. Court only becomes necessary if there's a dispute — usually about finances or children, not the divorce itself.
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