I'm going through a domestic violence divorce. Is there a way to reduce or be exempted from the contemplation period in consensual divorce?

In consensual divorce, a 3-month divorce contemplation period applies if there are children, and 1 month if there are no children.

After the contemplation period passes, divorce is established only after confirming the intent to divorce at the family court.

There are cases where it is difficult to maintain married life or unavoidable due to special circumstances such as domestic violence divorce.

In such cases, considering the suffering of the divorcing parties, the contemplation period may be shortened or exempted.

At this time, you must submit a statement of reasons explaining the reasons for shortening or exempting the period required until the confirmation of intent for the domestic violence divorce.

When submitting the statement of reasons, the law recommends submitting it through consultation with court officials, family investigators, or counselors.

If no notice of designation of a new confirmation date is given within 7 days from the date of consultation or the date of submission of the statement of reasons, the originally designated confirmation date is maintained.

Legal issues related to divorce procedures can be complex, so we recommend receiving accurate legal advice through consultation with a specialist attorney.