When you apply for a divorce, you will be given a court hearing – the time varies for how far in advance your hearing will be scheduled for. Depending on the circumstances, you (or your lawyer) may have to attend the divorce hearing by telephone.
In most cases, the divorce order takes effect one month and one day after the divorce is granted. If you intend to re-marry, you should not make plans until the divorce order is finalised as you cannot always assume that the divorce will be granted at the first court hearing – in some instances, the court may request further information.