How an uncontested divorce is finalized

How an Uncontested Divorce in Athens, Huntsville, Decatur, and other Northeast Alabama Areas Is Finalized An uncontested divorce is normally the easiest type of divorce. Furthermore, an uncontested divorce is relatively inexpensive in comparison to a contested one. In an uncontested divorce, both parties work together and agree to divorce each other on mutually acceptable terms. The spouses file court papers jointly to complete the divorce procedures. No formal trial is connected to an uncontested divorce. In fact, in most cases, neither party will be required to appear in court. The mutually agreed terms are recorded in the form of an agreement of the parties. This agreement is known as the marital settlement agreement and will contain the particulars of property division, distribution of debts and liabilities, child custody, child support and alimony, if applicable. The spouses must file the marital settlement agreement in the court; then that agreement must be approved by the court. Generally, the court will approve a marital settlement agreement unless a judge deems that evidence shows that the terms are unfair to one spouse or that one of the spouses agreed to the terms under coercion. Once the marital settlement agreement is approved by the court, the spouses will be granted a divorce. Below are three main requirements for an uncontested divorce: 1. Both spouses desire to get the divorce. 2. Both parties agree on division property and debts. 3. Both spouses agree on child custody. An individual in Athens, Huntsville, Decatur, and other Northeast Alabama areas who is considering an uncontested divorce should seek the services of an knowledgeable divorce attorney at The Charlotte Christian Family Law Group. The attorney will assist in the preparation of the marital settlement agreement and ensure that the agreement does not contain any terms that might result in the court’s denying the agreement. Please visit The Charlotte Christian Family Law Group’s website: www.northalabamadivorce.com and download our FREE book, The Six Biggest Mistakes Most People Make When Filing for Divorce, or call us today at 256-233-2114 for an appointment to discuss an uncontested divorce or other family law issues.