Multi-State Uncontested Dissolution of Marriage Attorneys
Just as each couple is unique, so is each dissolution of marriage. Sometimes, a dissolution of marriage can be a lengthy process, involving courtroom proceedings. Other times, couples are able to make decisions about their dissolution of marriage without a great deal of assistance from attorneys, mediators, or judges.
At Stange Law Firm, PC, our goal is to help our clients resolve matters as sensibly, effectively, and efficiently as possible. If a couple is interested in pursuing an uncontested dissolution of marriage, we help them exercise their options.
What Are Uncontested Dissolutions?
An uncontested dissolution of marriage happens when both spouses agree — not only that they should end their marriage — but on all the decisions that separating couples often have to make. In an uncontested dissolution of marriage, you and your spouse should both agree on issues of child custody and visitation, child support, division of property and debt, as well as attorneys’ fees.
There can be many advantages of an uncontested dissolution:
- Less stress: Because they involve less fighting and court time, uncontested dissolutions are often less stressful than contested divorces. This can be especially important when children are involved.
- Reduced cost: Uncontested dissolutions often use fewer resources than contested divorces. Because couples spend less time hiring lawyers and battling in court, they spend less money. And they have more money to use when moving forward with their lives.
- Privacy: Agreements made by couples in court become a matter of public record. However, disclosures you and your spouse make to each other do not have to be. If you negotiate matters privately between you and your spouse, these discussions can stay private.
Uncontested dssolution of marriage may not be right for everyone. They are generally not a good idea when allegations of domestic violence are involved, or when one spouse feels fearful of the other. They are not a good idea for couples who refuse to talk about the dissolution process, for people who face serious issues that must be resolved, when there are high assets, or when one spouse refuses to be honest. In those cases, it is a good idea to talk with your attorney about proceeding with more formal proceedings.
We have an article related to the topic that you might be interested in reading: Can We Use One Lawyer For Our Dissolution?
Stange Law Firm’s Uncontested Dissolution of Marriage Lawyers — Call Today!
Uncontested dissolution are often confused with collaborative dissolution of marriage. In an uncontested divorce, the parties both want to dissolve the marriage. They also agree on all issues related to their dissolution. Thus, after the procedural requirements are first met, their attorneys are quickly able to put together settlement paperwork to conclude the case.
In a collaborative case, the parties do not agree on all issues out of the gate. In the areas of disagreement, clients work through all issues by sitting down and talking with each other, their attorneys, and other professionals (a divorce coach, a financial neutral, and a child custody professional). Collaborative resolutions can be helpful in cases where both parties want to settle outside of court, but they simply do not agree on all issues.
Mediation is another option some parties might consider as well. Mediation is where the parties sit down with a neutral mediator in the hopes that an agreement can be reached. Mediation can also be helpful in cases where both parties want to settle, but do not have a complete agreement.
The difference between mediation and collaborative is that, in mediation, one party at least (if not both parties) will still need to hire an attorney to file the divorce in court to conclude it. This is the opposite of collaborative resolutions, where the attorneys can (on a limited scope representation) conclude the case in court on an uncontested basis. Additionally, in mediation, the parties do not benefit from the professionals often utilized in collaborative matters.
Contact Us Today to Schedule an Initial Consultation
At Stange Law Firm, PC, we have dissolution of mariage lawyers who can help with collaborative matters, mediation, and uncontested dissolutions. To speak to an uncontested dissolution of marriage attorney, contact us online or by phone at 855-805-0595 to schedule a consultation.
