Do I Need a Lawyer for an Uncontested Divorce?

Many people are under the mistaken belief that an uncontested divorce means that both parties proceed smoothly forward toward a divorce in which they both magically agree on every related divorce term. Unfortunately, this is not how divorce – even uncontested divorce – works. The fact is that the terms of your divorce will directly affect your financial rights, which makes having an experienced Illinois divorce attorney in your corner critical.  

Uncontested Divorce

An uncontested divorce simply means that you are ultimately able to resolve your divorce terms outside of court. It doesn’t mean any of the following:

• That your rights will be well protected throughout the process – for that, you’ll need professional legal counsel
• That the process will necessarily be amicable
• That your divorce will proceed effectively and efficiently forward 

Further, many divorces that begin as uncontested go south and end up in court – for a variety of reasons that are often predicated on the emotional turmoil that is so closely related to divorce. While an uncontested divorce can save you time and legal expenses, it’s unlikely to do you any favors if you don’t have a skilled divorce attorney on your side. 

Your Attorney Will Streamline the Process

Attempting to handle your divorce on your own can backfire spectacularly. Divorce is a complicated legal matter that must be addressed in accordance with state and county rules and regulations. 

Without legal guidance, it can take more than one attempt to have yours finalized, and this isn’t to mention that you may not fully comprehend the complete implications of each of the divorce terms you’re addressing, including:

• Your parental responsibilities and parenting time schedule, or child custody
• Child support
• The equitable division of your marital assets – as offset by your marital debt
• The matter of alimony

These are primary concerns that will significantly affect your future and should be carefully considered from all angles – including in relation to one another – prior to accepting them. 

The Benefits of Working Closely with a Dedicated Divorce Attorney

Having a knowledgeable divorce attorney’s guidance comes with all the following critical benefits:

• It affords you the peace of mind that comes from knowing your rights are well protected.
• It helps to move your divorce along, avoiding time-consuming and costly complications.
• It helps to avoid future challenges that require the court’s intervention down the road.
• It takes the pressure of negotiating fair divorce terms off your shoulders, which can lead to a less contentious divorce overall.
• It can significantly improve your ability to obtain beneficial divorce terms while keeping your case out of court. 

Discuss Your Case with an Experienced Illinois Divorce Attorney Today

The focused Illinois divorce attorneys at Arami Law, Inc., understand your commitment to keeping your divorce uncontested and have a good deal of experience helping clients like you accomplish this goal – with their rights intact. Our practiced legal team is standing by to help, so please don’t hesitate to contact us for more information today.