An uncontested divorce may take place when both parties agree
that a divorce is necessary, and the terms of the divorce have been worked out in enough detail to
allow an agreement to be drafted that resolves all of the issues of the marriage.
An uncontested divorce is a great solution if you and your spouse have been able to come
to an agreement regarding the division of marital property and debts, the payment of maintenance (if any),
and the issues regarding the children, such as custody, and support.
Generally the case begins when one party hires an attorney to process the
uncontested divorce. The attorney will draft an agreement that resolves all the issues of the marriage
based on the informal agreement of the parties. After the agreement is signed by both parties, the
attorney will prepare the remaining divorce papers, and submit them to the Court for processing.
Neither party will have to appear in Court, and each party will receive a copy of the agreement and a
certified copy of the Judgment of Divorce, that officially dissolves the marriage.
