The Benefits of an Uncontested Divorce

An uncontested divorce is one in which the ex-spouses agree on what should happen to their lives, how its controlled and what benefits they will receive after a marriage is dissolved without argument. In order for this to be successful each person is required to have a very good understanding of what each spouse has brought into the marriage in the form of property, what each spouse has contributed during the marriage to each other, and what are the realistic expectations of a now separate spouse being able to care for themselves without aid of the other. Most importantly if there are children, you will have to decide who gets what time and how that time is handled with the child. Will it be “50/50?” or can one parent provide better at certain times? What are the child’s wishes? Will you as a parent support the child’s other parent? If you and your spouse are considering just being done with and can help each other come to terms of the divorce, filing an uncontested divorce is the way to go.

As you can perceive not every couple is fit for an uncontested divorce attorney because of the typical and strong emotions that are attached to the issues above. However, if a spouse can be open to it there are several key benefits to an uncontested divorce. 

Benefit #1: Time

A contested divorce can take several months-if not years. An uncontested divorce depending on the amount of paperwork needing filed can take as little as thirty days (30)! What this means for you is less stress, less turmoil over periods of time, and ability to gain your life back.

            Benefit #2: Cost

It is no secret hiring an attorney for divorce can be very costly; especially in a contested divorce. The fee’s not including court fees in divorce can range from several hundred dollars up to several thousand dollars or more. An uncontested divorce can significantly lower that fee.

Benefit #3: Control

During a typical contested divorce many hot issues can arise and attorneys will argue on what is the best option. The judge will than make decisions for you regards to how your future life will be and if you have children what will happen to them. An uncontested divorce places you in control in making those decisions.

Even if a spouse wants to fight with you, a family law attorney is invaluable at giving advice in order to help negotiate your way to an uncontested situation.

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