The trial limit of summary procedure is three months, that of ordinary procedure of first instance is six months generally, and that of second instance is three months generally. Therefore, if the divorce case is subject to summary procedure, it can be concluded within six months. If it is not subject to summary procedure, it needs nine months.
 According to the Civil Procedure Law
 Article 149 Trial time limit
 A case tried by a people's court in the ordinary procedure shall be concluded within six months from the date of filing the case. If the extension is necessary under special circumstances, it may be extended for six months with the approval of the president of the court; If the extension is still needed, it shall be reported to the people's court at a higher level for approval.
 Article 161 Time limit for trial
 The people's court trying a case by applying summary procedure shall conclude the case within three months from the date of filing the case.
 Article 176 Time limit for second instance
 The people's court shall conclude the trial of an appeal case against the judgment within three months from the date of filing the case for second instance. If the extension is necessary under special circumstances, it shall be approved by the president of the court. When trying an appeal case against a ruling, the people's court shall make a final ruling within 30 days from the date of filing the case for second instance.