| An uncontested divorce is a divorce in which both | | | | the actions taken is potentially private and limited by |
| parties can agree to the terms of the divorce. With | | | | what the parties disclose in the documents. |
| an uncontested divorce, both parties negotiate the | | | | Just because the parties do not immediately agree to |
| terms of the divorce without court proceedings. One | | | | terms of the divorce doesn't mean that they should |
| lawyer represents one of the parties and prepares | | | | put the decisions in the hands of a judge. It may just |
| the divorce documents. Generally speaking, the | | | | mean that more negotiations are needed. However, |
| lawyer will meet with the party they are representing | | | | there are times when an uncontested divorce is not |
| and start the divorce proceedings. The parties | | | | necessarily the best route. There are some |
| negotiate the terms until both parties are satisfied. | | | | disadvantages to uncontested divorces. |
| There are advantages and disadvantages to an | | | | If one party is exerting power and control over the |
| uncontested divorce. | | | | negotiations or if there is a history of domestic |
| An uncontested divorce is considerably cheaper than | | | | violence, then an uncontested divorce is usually a bad |
| going to court. If you can negotiate the terms of the | | | | idea. The victimized party is not in a position to look |
| divorce agreement before contacting a lawyer to | | | | out for their own best interest. An uncontested |
| begin the divorce proceedings, the cost is minimal. It | | | | divorce does not ensure that the agreement will be |
| saves time for everyone involved. When facing a | | | | fair and just. Therefore, if one party is unable to do |
| divorce, saving money is a huge benefit. This is | | | | this for themselves, an uncontested divorce is not |
| money that can be used for making necessary | | | | for them. |
| changes and for living expenses. | | | | An uncontested divorce will not work if the parties |
| An uncontested divorce can also help maintain a level | | | | cannot tolerate each other enough to negotiate the |
| of civility between the parties. If the parties to the | | | | terms of the divorce. If they can't have reasonably |
| divorce have an amiable relationship, it is best to try | | | | civil discussions and come to an agreement, then |
| to protect that mutual respect, especially if there are | | | | attempting an uncontested divorce is a waste of |
| children involved. Another advantage is the privacy | | | | time. Sometimes, this hostility will lessen with time |
| that an uncontested divorce offers in contrast to | | | | and an uncontested divorce will become a viable |
| court proceedings. The divorce will be a matter of | | | | option. |
| public record, but the visibility of the negotiations and | | | | |