Do You Still Need An Attorney For An Uncontested Divorce?
While you’re not required by law to have an attorney represent your interests in an uncontested divorce, there are numerous ways that we can help streamline the process and ensure a positive outcome. In this article, the Tampa, FL family law attorneys at Faulkner Law Group, PLLC will discuss the benefits of hiring an uncontested divorce attorney to look over your uncontested divorce agreement.
What is an uncontested divorce?
An uncontested divorce is when both spouses can reach an agreement on all key issues. These issues include the division of assets, child custody, visitation schedules, alimony, and child support. The uncontested divorce approach can save time and money, providing a more peaceful resolution compared to a litigated divorce. In Florida, an uncontested divorce will move through the court system more quickly. This makes it a prime option for those who are seeking a swift and amicable end to their marriage.
Benefits of an uncontested divorce
Uncontested divorce offers clients several benefits over contested divorces. This includes saving time, and money, and reducing emotional animosity. Other major benefits of an uncontested divorce include:
- Superior privacy – When two parties can agree on all terms of their divorce, they can avoid bringing these matters before a judge. Whatever passes before a judge is a matter of public record. To avoid having your assets and liabilities paraded before the court, an uncontested divorce represents a real strategy.
- More control over the outcome – If the matter goes in front of a judge, the judge will be making all the decisions on your behalf. You won’t be in control of the outcome. With an uncontested divorce, you and your partner must agree, but you are still in control. No one is making decisions for you.
Benefits of hiring an attorney for an uncontested divorce
An uncontested divorce agreement is hard to draft yourself. A mediator is not authorized to give legal advice to either party. So, if you want someone to look over the agreement and ensure that it’s really in your best interests, then you’ll need to hire a lawyer to do that. A few perks to having an attorney handle your case include:
- Legal guidance – Having someone whose sole function is to represent your interests is important to ensure a fair and equitable outcome. Remember, the mediator does not dispense legal advice. They advise on issues of law. So, they’ll never tell you what you should know.
- Document preparation – During a divorce, you must accurately prepare and file specific documents. This can be complicated. An attorney can take this burden from you.
- Comprehensive agreement – Our lawyers will help you create a comprehensive and legally binding marital settlement agreement.
- Court representation – Though less adversarial, court appearances still occur in uncontested divorce cases. We will be by your side when appearing before the judge.
Talk to a Tampa, FL Divorce Lawyer Today
Faulkner Law Group, PLLC represents the interests of Tampa residents who are currently pursuing a divorce. Call our Tampa family lawyers today to schedule an appointment, and we can begin discussing your goals and interests post-divorce right away.
