The judge will usually approve a settlement agreement unless it's clear that the terms are completely unfair to one person or were arranged when one person was under duress. As soon as the required time period (set by state law) has elapsed, the divorce will be final.

How long does an uncontested divorce last?

An uncontested divorce is a relatively quick and cost-effective way of divorcing. From lodging the divorce petition with the court until receipt of your decree absolute, an uncontested divorce takes about four to five months.

What happens when a divorce is uncontested?

An uncontested divorce means that both spouses agree on all of their divorce-related issues. ... Even though you have to meet certain requirements, an uncontested divorce is often much easier than a contested divorce because spouses can end their marriage without constant negotiations, legal posturing, and court hearings.