Uncontested Divorces
Dear Family Law Attorney: My husband and I have amicably agreed to get a divorce. We have discussed all of the potential issues, and we agree on everything. Do we both have to get attorneys? Does either of us have to get an attorney? Debra from Minneapolis.
Family Law Attorney: There is no legal requirement that either or both of you get attorneys. There are resources available that can provide you with forms to fill out and file with the court. This is what I refer to as a "fill-in-the-blank" divorce. Chances are, though, that you will not understand or appreciate all of the implications of how you fill out the forms. If you have children, the law is very particular about the necessary "findings" with respect to child support. Unless you understand the ins-and-outs of the child support law (keep in mind that many attorneys do not), there is a good chance that the forms will not be completed properly. Parties also often do not understand the implications of waiving or not waiving spousal maintenance. This often frustrates judges, because they cannot provide legal advice.
We recognize that legal fees can be expensive, and that you should not have to spend your kids' college tuition money on your divorce, particularly when you agree on everything. So, we have created what we refer to as the Low-Cost-Divorce program. You simply fill out a questionnaire and tell us all the terms of the agreement, and we put all the paperwork together, at an affordable, flat fee price. The program is not for everyone, though, because it requires absolute agreement on all issues, and no negotiation or contested court appearances.
Check out www.low-cost-divorce.com for more information.
Family Law Attorney: There is no legal requirement that either or both of you get attorneys. There are resources available that can provide you with forms to fill out and file with the court. This is what I refer to as a "fill-in-the-blank" divorce. Chances are, though, that you will not understand or appreciate all of the implications of how you fill out the forms. If you have children, the law is very particular about the necessary "findings" with respect to child support. Unless you understand the ins-and-outs of the child support law (keep in mind that many attorneys do not), there is a good chance that the forms will not be completed properly. Parties also often do not understand the implications of waiving or not waiving spousal maintenance. This often frustrates judges, because they cannot provide legal advice.
We recognize that legal fees can be expensive, and that you should not have to spend your kids' college tuition money on your divorce, particularly when you agree on everything. So, we have created what we refer to as the Low-Cost-Divorce program. You simply fill out a questionnaire and tell us all the terms of the agreement, and we put all the paperwork together, at an affordable, flat fee price. The program is not for everyone, though, because it requires absolute agreement on all issues, and no negotiation or contested court appearances.
Check out www.low-cost-divorce.com for more information.
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