How long does this take?!?!?

My state has a cooling off, but I period even after you file. So it's a waiting game even once the paperwork starts

The entire process will vary depending on so many factors. My divorce took almost 5 years! My ex continually canceled depositions and court appearances. He dragged his feet at every possible turn. Sometimes it was an attorney that had a conflict, but most of the time it was my ex asking for continuances and claiming that he was out of the area on business. In my case, I finally got my attorney to get a bifurcation, separating the end of the marriage from the disposal of property and child support. I knew my ex would come to the table once the marriage itself was legally over. That was the part he wanted to be dragged out. I understand that the courts don't like to do this because a couple usually needs the pressure to come to an agreement on child support and property settlement. Once the marriage was legally over, he came to the rest of the court dates and we settled the remaining items fairly quickly. My situation was not normal though. Most divorces are over much faster than mine was.

Yeah, I would think it will take a couple of weeks to really get the ball rolling. And then the holidays and no one really does anything til after the new year. Its a waiting game for sure.


Edited to add info I found via google: 

At the shortest, a divorce in Colorado can take around 3 months to finalize. However, this applies to only the simplest of proceedings that do not involve children or other matters that could extend the proceeding. On average, a Colorado divorce takes closer to 6-12 months.

www.nocodivorcelaw.com/long-take-get-divorce-colorado/

It gives some pointers on how things can go.

My divorce took a year. No kids, we divided everything, I signed a quit claim deed to the house. It just takes time for lawyers, the courts, etc. Focus on getting your act together for your new life.