What is an uncontested divorce?

An uncontested divorce is when both parties have no outstanding issues regarding the divorce. Neither party will contest, or try to prevent, the divorce. Note that if you can't reach an agreement on some matters, such as Alimony or Equitable Distribution of the marital property, and need a judge to resolve them, you have to ask for the court to do so along with the divorce. Other issues, such as Child Support and Child Custody, can be settled at any time. However, it often makes sense to take care of them before the divorce. Many times, the parties have worked out a separation agreement, settling any issues before coming to us. See our information about separation agreements. In other divorces, there simply are no issues to take to court, and both parties simply want to be divorced, and that is where we come in..

Please Note: If your spouse contests this divorce, you will either have to hire another attorney or dismiss this divorce.