Process Timeline

How Long Does Proxy Divorce Take?

The typical timeline is 2-4 months from payment to final decree. Here's exactly what happens at each step and how long it takes.

2-4
Months Total
3 min
To Get Started
100%
Remote Process

Step-by-Step Timeline

  1. 3 minutes

    Submit Your Information

    Complete our secure online questionnaire with details about you, your spouse, and your proxy marriage. Works from anywhere in the world — no travel to Montana required.

  2. 1-2 business days

    Free Case Review

    Our Montana family law attorney reviews your case to confirm eligibility for annulment, divorce, or both. You'll receive a personalized recommendation — if you don't qualify, there's no charge.

  3. Same day

    Secure Payment

    Pay the $1,998 flat fee online. No hidden costs, no hourly billing. We accept all major credit cards and U.S. bank accounts. Your case officially begins.

  4. 3-5 business days

    Document Preparation

    We draft all required legal documents: petition, affidavits, and court filings. Everything is customized to your specific situation and the legal pathway that applies to your case.

  5. 1-4 weeks

    Both Parties Sign

    We send documents to both you and your spouse. Each of you signs before a notary and returns the paperwork. This is typically the longest step — speed depends on how quickly both parties respond.

  6. 2-4 weeks

    Court Filing & Review

    Once we have both signed documents, we file the complete package with Montana District Court. A judge reviews your case and, if everything is in order, signs the final decree.

  7. Complete!

    Final Decree Issued

    You receive your official Montana court decree ending your proxy marriage. Recognized in all 50 states under the Full Faith and Credit Clause. Your marriage is legally dissolved.

What You Do

Fill out the questionnaire (3 min)
Make payment online
Review documents we send
Sign in front of a notary
Mail signed documents back
Receive your final decree

What We Do

Review your case for eligibility
Prepare all legal documents
File petition with the court
Coordinate with your spouse
Handle all court correspondence
File final paperwork
Send you the final decree

Frequently Asked Questions

The entire process typically takes 2-4 months from payment to final decree. The biggest variable is how quickly both parties sign and return their paperwork. This is a real court case with a real Montana judge — there will be waiting periods, but we move things along as quickly as possible on our end.

No. The entire process is handled remotely. You submit your information online, sign documents before any notary (anywhere in the world), and receive your final decree by mail. No travel to Montana is ever required.

We provide updates at key milestones: when documents are sent out, when we receive signed paperwork, and when the decree is issued. You can also contact us anytime at info@proxydivorce.com for a status update.

We'll follow up with your spouse to encourage them to complete their paperwork. However, our process requires cooperation from both parties — if your spouse refuses to sign, we cannot complete the case. Before you pay, we recommend confirming your spouse is willing to participate.

The timeline is essentially the same. International mail can add a few days, but most communication is electronic. Military APO/FPO addresses work like domestic mail. See our overseas divorce page for more details.

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