When you both want to see your relationship end on good terms, you can have more control over the outcome of your divorce. Also known as “uncontested divorce,” this occurs when you and your spouse mutually agree on all aspects of your marital breakup.
By choosing to discuss and settle your terms behind closed doors, you can communicate your needs with more openness and express your feelings without judgment. Here are three essential benefits of an uncontested divorce.
Faster resolution
Since you and your spouse agree on all aspects of your divorce, there are no disputes that require court litigation. For instance, your written agreement can address how you want to settle the following matters:
- Property division
- Debt management
- Child custody
- Child support
- Parenting time arrangements
- Spousal support
Once you have negotiated your terms and signed your divorce settlement agreement, you can submit your legal document to the court, have the judge assess and approve its content, and finalize your divorce in as fast as a few weeks to a few months.
More flexible
When you negotiate the terms of your divorce on your own or with a neutral mediator, you can write an agreement that effectively reflects your needs and goals, rather than have a judge determine the decisions for you.
This gives you the flexibility to customize your parenting plan, shape your spousal support terms and manage the conditions of your property division.
Saves money
When you hire a third-party mediator to facilitate your divorce agreement, you can avoid prolonged court battles, discovery costs, expert witness fees and hourly legal fees. This approach can significantly reduce your overall expenses.
Breaking up with your spouse does not have to be messy. By filing for an uncontested divorce, you can reduce emotional stress, save time and money, keep your affairs private and gain better control over its outcome.