Quick Divorce Laws - U.S.

What is a quick divorce? In the United states, the waiting period ranges from 0 to 2  years. Many states require a 60 day wait after filing the petition before the court will consider dissolution. In Canada a 1 year waiting period is required, after legal separation, before dissolution will be granted or spouses must prove either infidelity or cruelty in accordance with a criminal standard. The basis for requiring a delay is the general legislative policy of promoting stability in marriage, and in turn, promoting a stable family environment for children. Proponents of waiting periods argue that longer mandatory waiting periods and required marital counseling lower rates of dissolution.

Quick Divorce Laws - Worldwide

The term "quick divorce" is relative. The U.S. rate in 2002 was 0.41% of every 1000 couples.  The rate is similar in Russia at 0.43%, however globally, the average rate is approximately half of the U.S. domestic rate. The rate in China, 0.07%, is extremely low compared to all other nations.

Quick Divorce Laws - Europe

Waiting periods for a quick divorce range between 0 to 2 years in  the U.S., compared to 0 to 6 years in Europe. Only 8 European nations have rates of dissolution under 0.2%. These countries require mandatory counseling or 3 or more years as a waiting periods.

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