What Do You Need to Agree On for an Uncontested Divorce?
This can vary from couple to couple. Shorter marriages have the potential to have much simpler divorces than those who have been together for a significant amount of time. When you don’t share much property, have children, or one partner isn’t financially dependent on the other, you might not have many issues deciding how your separation will work.
When a divorce is uncontested, that means the parties agree to everything. You will need to agree on what’s happening with your house, your cars, household items like pots and pans, your retirement accounts, your credit card debt and any other debt, all your assets, and all your belongings.
Is anybody going to get alimony and if so, how much? If you have kids, you need to agree on how they’ll spend time with each parent, how you’ll divide up the holidays, and how the child support will be paid.
See Our ChecklistSOME ISSUES YOU AND YOUR SPOUSE MAY HAVE TO AGREE ON FOR AN UNCONTESTED DIVORCE:
Alimony
Some relationships have breadwinners, but that doesn’t mean that the other partner shouldn’t be allowed to retain as much of their old lifestyle as possible. Alimony can help them with that.
Alimony refers to court-ordered payments one spouse must make to the other for financial support after divorce or separation. These payments are intended to help the financially disadvantaged spouse maintain a similar standard of living to what they had during the marriage.
The amount and duration of alimony can vary depending on factors such as the length of the marriage, each spouse’s income and financial needs, and any agreements reached during the divorce proceedings and mediation.
Child Support
When you and your spouse decide that it’s best for one of you to be the custodial parent, the other parent is still expected to pitch in. Our attorneys and accountants can help you figure out how much.
Child support is a court-ordered financial arrangement designed to ensure that both parents contribute to the financial upbringing and well-being of their child or children. The amount of child support is determined based on various factors, including the income of both parents, the needs of the child, and any special circumstances.
Generally, it is intended to cover basic expenses such as food, clothing, housing, education, and medical care.
Child Custody
Divorce is at its toughest when there are children involved. You and your partner can still do what’s best for them with the help of legal representation and experienced mediators.
As an online divorce law firm, our goal is always to determine what’s in the best interest of the child or children. We’ll help you consider important factors such as their age(s), health, and relationships with each parent, as well as the parents’ abilities to provide for their physical, emotional, and developmental needs.
Custody arrangements in uncontested divorces can be joint (shared between both parents) or sole (awarded to one parent).
Dividing Assets & Debts
Whether you do or don’t agree on how you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse should split your assets and debts, we have the services, mediators, and attorneys to help you sort through it all. This process often entails compiling a comprehensive list of all assets, including real estate, vehicles, bank accounts, retirement funds, and personal belongings, as well as debts such as mortgages, loans, and credit card balances.
Spouses then need to negotiate and agree on a division plan that considers factors like each party’s financial contributions, future needs, and the value of the assets and debts. Once finalized, this agreement is submitted to the court for approval, and upon acceptance, becomes legally binding, finalizing the division of assets and debts.
If you agree on all of these potential complications from the start, congratulations! You’ve got grounds for an uncontested divorce, and you are going to save a lot of time and money.
Best of all, we are going to help make it easy! What if you don’t agree on everything or what if you agree on almost 99% of everything but just have a couple of questions?
What If You’re Not Sure?
If you read through that checklist and aren’t quite sure what you want to do with the house or if you or your significant other wants alimony or where the kids will spend Christmas, it sounds like you need mediation.
If you look at that list and you go check, check, check, check, check, but don’t know how to do a child support guideline worksheet, we have services where we can help you resolve small issues.
You can also set a 30-minute attorney call if you just need help resolving a small problem or understanding how the law might apply to your particular instance. Then you’ll have an uncontested case and you’ll be ready to move forward.
BENEFITS OF FILING AN UNCONTESTED DIVORCE ONLINE
The modern landscape of divorce is changing – and for the better if you ask us.
Thanks to today’s divorce software, many U.S. couples can now separate quickly and efficiently online. That means fewer drawn-out court proceedings, less wasted money, and quicker results.
Filing an uncontested divorce online can have many benefits for you and your soon-to-be-former spouse, including…
- Fewer expenses
- Less stress
- A faster process
- More control over the outcome
- Maintaining your relationship
FAQS ON UNCONTESTED DIVORCE ONLINE
Q1. WHAT IS THE QUICKEST TYPE OF DIVORCE YOU CAN GET?
In almost any case, the quickest type of divorce you can get is an uncontested divorce. This is a situation in which both spouses agree on all major issues, such as division of assets, child custody, and support payments, without needing to go to trial. They can come to this agreement on their own or through previous mediation.
Since there’s no disagreement to resolve during the actual divorce proceedings, the process can move swiftly, sometimes resolving in as little as a few weeks.
Q2. HOW LONG DO MOST UNCONTESTED DIVORCES TAKE?
The timeframe for an uncontested divorce can vary depending on the court’s schedule and the specific requirements of your jurisdiction.
However, since there’s no need for lengthy legal battles or negotiations, uncontested divorces tend to be much quicker and more cost-effective than contested divorces. They can often be finalized in a matter of weeks or a few months, rather than dragging on for years.
To determine how long your uncontested divorce may take, you’ll need to learn more about your local court’s processing times. Don’t worry – our Florida attorneys are prepared to help you understand all of that and expedite the process as much as possible.
Q3. CAN YOU DIVORCE ONLINE ANYWHERE IN FLORIDA?
Yes – the Florida courts have extensive resources and fillable divorce forms available for e-filing. However, some steps (such as attending hearings) might still need to be completed in person. In all cases, a judge must still sign the order to officially end the marriage.
If you want to get divorced online, it’s always best to go through a reputable platform such as Untying The Knot – even for an uncontested divorce. Our job is to facilitate any necessary mediation, handle all the legal mumbo jumbo, and ensure your family is properly guided and protected throughout the separation process.
Divorce doesn’t have to be the awful process it’s often made out to be. Through online solutions and streamlined services, we make it easier than ever to divorce digitally and as painlessly as possible.
Q4. ARE ONLINE DIVORCES LEGITIMATE?
Online divorces are absolutely legitimate, as long as they’re overseen by a reputable divorce filing platform that ensures your case meets all the necessary state and local requirements. Your divorce will be just as legal and binding when filed online as it would be if filed on paper.
At Untying The Knot, we believe online divorce is the future. Divorce doesn’t have to be the slow, excruciating experience it was in the past, especially with digital resources that can speed things up and streamline all the paperwork.
Q5. HOW MUCH DOES AN ONLINE DIVORCE COST?
The total cost of an uncontested divorce filed online varies from couple to couple. At Untying The Knot, our general prices are $1,999 for uncontested divorces without children and $2,500 for those with.
If you need mediation prior in order to file an uncontested divorce, we’re happy to provide mediation services. Those typically cost around $3,500, depending on the number of sessions you need to resolve any outstanding issues.
You might be feeling overwhelmed by the cost of divorce, but rest assured: online uncontested divorces offer THE most cost-effective, quick way to get through this.
