When both spouses agree on all divorce terms, an uncontested divorce offers the quickest, most cost-effective path to ending your marriage. Our experienced attorneys guide you through the process efficiently while ensuring all legal requirements are met and your agreement is properly documented.
These requirements ensure that your divorce can proceed smoothly without court intervention. When couples reach mutual agreement on all aspects of their separation, they save significant time, money, and emotional stress. Our role is to ensure that your agreements are legally sound, fair to both parties, and will be accepted by the court. We help couples navigate any remaining uncertainties and document their agreements in a way that protects both parties' interests for years to come.
Review your agreement and ensure eligibility for uncontested divorce
Draft all necessary legal documents and settlement agreement
Both parties review and sign the divorce papers
File documents with the court and handle procedural requirements
Receive your divorce decree, typically within 3-6 months
This straightforward process eliminates the uncertainty and delays common in contested divorces. Each step is designed to move you efficiently toward your goal while ensuring all legal requirements are met. Our attorneys handle the complex paperwork and court procedures, allowing you to focus on your future. We maintain open communication throughout, keeping you informed of progress and any developments that may affect your timeline.
Significantly less expensive than contested divorce
Complete in 3-6 months vs 12-18 months
Avoid courtroom battles and lengthy litigation
Keep personal matters out of public court proceedings
These benefits make uncontested divorce the preferred choice for couples who can work together toward resolution. The financial savings alone can be substantial, often tens of thousands of dollars compared to contested proceedings. The emotional benefits are equally important - avoiding adversarial court battles helps preserve dignity and allows for better co-parenting relationships when children are involved. The privacy and speed of the process allow both parties to move forward with their lives more quickly and with less public scrutiny.
While you and your spouse have reached agreement, the legal work required for divorce remains complex. We handle every aspect of document preparation, ensuring accuracy and completeness that courts require. Our experience prevents common errors that could delay your divorce or create future problems. From calculating support obligations using New York guidelines to drafting enforceable parenting plans, we ensure every detail is properly addressed and documented.
Even in an uncontested divorce, having experienced legal representation ensures your rights are protected and the agreement is fair. We review all terms, ensure compliance with New York law, and handle all procedural requirements so you can move forward with confidence.
These common pitfalls can turn a simple uncontested divorce into a complicated legal matter. Our expertise helps you navigate around these issues before they become problems. We ensure full financial disclosure, validate all settlement terms against New York law, and prepare documents that courts will approve on first submission. This attention to detail saves you time, prevents costly delays, and ensures your divorce is completed correctly the first time.
Our uncontested divorce services start at $1,500 plus court filing fees. The total cost depends on complexity but is significantly less than contested divorce.
Most uncontested divorces in NYC are completed within 3-6 months from filing, depending on court schedules.
In most uncontested cases, court appearances are not required. We handle the filing and procedural matters for you.
If you have even one disputed issue, the divorce becomes contested. However, we can help negotiate that issue to reach full agreement.
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