Uncontested Divorces in Georgia

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Uncontested Georgia divorces comprise a good portion of all Georgia divorce cases filed each year. The benefits of an uncontested divorce in Georgia are that it is generally cheaper and faster than a contested divorce, and is more likely to allow both a husband and wife to leave the marriage amicably.

The definition of an uncontested divorce is that both a husband and wife agree on all issues (or are willing to try to negotiate in good faith) including Georgia child custody, Georgia child support, Georgia alimony, the division of assets, and more.

Advantage of an Uncontested Divorce in Georgia

There are two significant advantages to an uncontested Georgia divorce. First, if both parties can agree, this will usually be the cheapest way of moving forward. Our Atlanta divorce attorneys will work with you on an uncontested Georgia divorce in a cost-effective manner.

Second, if you and your spouse are committed to resolving your issues in a cooperative manner, an uncontested divorce may keep your relationship healthy and positive, which will be especially important if children are involved. Divorce cases can be ugly, especially if they go to trial, so avoiding that process can allow both you and your spouse to go one with your lives and continue with a possible friendship moving forward.

Importantly, you and your spouse do not have to agree on every aspect of your Georgia divorce in order to try going this route. Indeed, it simply means that you both are willing to try to move forward and negotiate in a cooperative manner. If both parties, after negotiating with their Georgia divorce attorneys, can agree to a resolution of the issues, they can be submitted to  the Georgia family law court for approval. If not, an uncontested divorce may not be possible.

Disadvantages of an Uncontested Divorce in Georgia

In some instances, our Atlanta divorce attorneys may not recommend an uncontested divorce. For instance, if there has been a history of domestic violence, or if we do not feel there will be a level playing field between the parties, trying to go this route may be a bad idea. Additionally, if you do not believe your spouse will negotiate in good faith, it may be best to have the issues resolved through the Georgia judicial process.

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If you are dealing with a divorce in Georgia, we advise you to speak with one of our Atlanta divorce lawyers who can answer all your questions, walk you through the court process, help you negotiate the terms of your divorce with your spouse, and prepare your Georgia uncontested divorce paperwork in a a cost-effective manner.  For a typical uncontested divorce, our law firm retainer begins at $750.00.  If you would like to talk with one of our attorneys about representing you, either fill out the brief form to your left or give us a call.  For additional contact information and driving directions to our firm please visit our Contact Page.  Thank you and we look forward to working with you.