Divorce doesn’t always have to be a grueling process riddled with
arguments and legal battles over things such as spousal support and property
division. With an uncontested divorce, couples reach agreements without
the need to hash out their disputes in court or in front of a judge. In
this blog, our Denver divorce attorney at Peek Family Law, LLC explores
the benefits of an uncontested divorce.
Lower Costs
It’s no secret that expenses for divorce procedures can easily rack
up. Since the process for an uncontested divorce is shorter, there are
lower attorney fees and court costs for both parties. Divorces are stressful
enough already without the added pressure of financial burdens and worrying
about covering the overwhelming legal costs. With the money you save by
having an uncontested divorce, you can focus on building a life after
the divorce is finalized.
Time Saver
In uncontested divorces, both parties are normally in agreement of most
of the terms of the divorce. This results in much less time and paperwork,
which streamlines the entire process and minimizes the room for errors
to be made. While a contested divorce can typically take several months
or even longer, sometimes the process for an uncontested divorce can be
done much quicker.
Lower Level of Conflict
If preserving a civil relationship between you and your ex-spouse is important,
an uncontested divorce is most likely your best option. The process fosters
a more cooperative environment that allows for open discussions to take
place. While it’s unrealistic to assume that no conflicts will arise
between you and an ex-spouse, the amount of disputes significantly decreases
in an uncontested divorce.
Confidential
The last thing you want when going through a divorce is for your information
to be made public. Divorce proceedings and procedures are typically thought
of as private and closed meetings, but when taking a divorce to court,
documents outlining your financial and personal information becomes a
public matter and is eventually made accessible through county records.
In a divorce that is uncontested, less paperwork is filed which results
in less information to be made public.
In need of a Denver divorce lawyer? Contact us to schedule a
case evaluation.