Uncontested Divorce

If two people have resolved all the issues surrounding their dissolution of marriage including, equitable distribution, alimony and children’s issues, then the party’s have an uncontested divorce.

Do you Represent my spouse and me?

Even in an uncontested divorce, the lawyer you choose can only represent one client at a time. This means that we will only be representing you throughout the uncontested dissolution process. Your spouse does not have to hire an attorney. As your uncontested divorce attorney, we will prepare all the necessary documents for your spouse to review and sign.

That will depend on how quickly you and your spouse come to a comprehensive agreement and how quickly you all sign the necessary documents to complete, including the Marital Settlement Agreement. For example in Florida, if you have children each party is required to take a parenting course and file a certificate of completion of the course with the court. If you are seeking an uncontested divorce and you live in Orange or Osceola County you will be required to attend and final hearing in front of a Judge, if you live in Seminole or Volusia you may not have to attend a hearing and the final judgment will be mailed to the Judge for signature.

If there is a complete agreement and both you and your spouse sign off on the agreement then mediation will not be required. The signed Marital Settlement Agreement is filed with the court and your case moves to final judgment 20 days after the petition is filed.

If you are facing a divorce or are considering entering into an agreement with your spouse, contact me for a confidential consultation, to discuss your case, your options and your family. My primary focus is to help you and your family transition through the divorce process as seamlessly as possible and to ensure your interests are protected every step of the way.