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We’ve written about how long it takes to get divorced previously but, as this article discussed the timeframes that apply when someone uses a service such as Quickie Divorce, we thought we’d let you know how long your divorce is likely to take if you do all the work (i.e. complete your documents, file them etc.) yourself. Generally (though it’s important to note that this may not always be the case) people that complete their own paperwork are likely to make mistakes which will inevitably result in delays. Equally relevant is that these errors may also result in an amended petition being required which will not only delay the divorce, but will also result in an amendment fee of £95 needing to be paid to the court. Amongst the most common errors present in paperwork that people complete without assistance include their place of marriage (which must match exactly what is written on their marriage certificate) and a lack of information being placed within the Details of Allegations section of the petition such as failing to state the date on which they and their spouse separated (which is required regardless of the ground on which they are filing), not providing sufficient examples of unreasonable behaviour or not stating when they discovered that their spouse had committed adultery. Additionally, as DIY divorcees do not fully understand the process of legally ending their marriages, it is certain that it will take longer for their divorces to be finalised. A number of forms will need to be completed and submitted to the court at the correct time and it will therefore be necessary for anyone conducting their own divorce to research the procedure. The time that they spend conducting such research will, of course, need to be taken into consideration. Furthermore, it can be extremely frustrating when the answers that are being sought prove to be difficult to find. Ultimately, when people handle their own divorces, the process is likely to take between six to nine months – significantly more than the 12 to 16 week average timeframe enjoyed by customers of Quickie Divorce.