Uncontested Divorce

Uncontested divorce is the way most people divorce. It's simple and inexpensive, and it offers you and your spouse the chance to end your marriage quietly and with self-respect. If the level of conflict between the two of you is low now, uncontested divorce offers a way to keep it that way. It's also private. The agreements the two of you reach in an uncontested divorce and file with the court will of course be a matter of public record, but the disclosures you make to each other don't have to be. Nor do the various proposals you discuss as you negotiate an agreement that's acceptable to both of you.

 

The first thing you need to know about uncontested divorce is that the lawyer you get to do your uncontested divorce cannot represent both parties.

 

Uncontested divorce is a bad idea when one of you is beating up on the other one. When there's ongoing domestic violence, the victim can't possibly negotiate with the perpetrator on anything like a level playing field. He or she needs an advocate, and it's difficult to get this done in the context of uncontested divorce. Uncontested divorce is a bad idea when the parties are not able to talk with each other. If your spouse refuses to have any discussion with you about divorce, and if you're determined to move forward with the process, any money you spend on an uncontested divorce is likely to be wasted.

 

The first disadvantage of an uncontested divorce flows from its very simplicity. If, for example, you and your spouse hold joint title to real property or owe money jointly, or if your children have unusual parenting needs, resolving them in uncontested divorce may be awkward.

 

It is important that you have effective representation at such a difficult time in your life. Call as soon as possible to discuss such issues and representation.

 

 

 

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