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Uncontested Divorce: Why You Should Still Hire A Divorce Lawyer To Represent You

18 May 2021 by Daryl Young

Agreeing on the need to get divorced is just the first step in the process of ending your marriage. Once you file divorce papers with the court, you will still need to address all of the issues of family law that are involved in issuing a divorce decree. These issues involve matters such as property division, the assigning of debts, child support and visitation, and spousal support. This is why it is so important to hire a divorce lawyer, even if you and your spouse are both in agreement regarding the need for a divorce. 

There are several ways in which a divorce lawyer can assist with an uncontested divorce. For instance, a divorce lawyer often can assist with:

• mediation services
• establishing assets
• drafting a settlement
• out-of-town court appearances.

Below, you can learn more about these family law issues and how you can expect a divorce lawyer to assist you.

Mediation Services

Even if you are able to recognize the need for a divorce, you are still likely to experience strong emotions connected to the end of your marriage. These emotions can make effective communication between you and your spouse extremely difficult. Mediation services provided by a divorce lawyer can provide the necessary buffer for you and your spouse to effectively communicate so that you are able to agree upon the terms of your divorce settlement, rather than counting on the court to set these terms for you.

Establishing Assets

Issues such as child or spousal support will rely heavily on the assets and income that each spouse has at their disposal. Unfortunately, it is quite common for individuals to try and hide assets during a divorce in order to prevent their spouse from being awarded these assets as part of the divorce settlement. A divorce lawyer can help you to establish exactly what assets your spouse truly possesses so that you are able to get the fairest divorce settlement possible.

Drafting A Settlement

Once you have settled on the terms of your divorce settlement, this settlement will need to be drafted and submitted to the court for approval before it can be included with the final divorce decree. Having this settlement drafted by a reputable attorney rather than drafting it yourself will allow you to ensure that there are no mistakes or loopholes that your spouse can use to their advantage at a later date.

Out-Of-Town Court Appearances

If you and your spouse no longer live in the same city or town, appearing in court to finalize your divorce can become problematic. In these cases, a divorce lawyer will often be able to appear on your behalf while you appear either via telephone or video conference. 

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