Knowledgeable Columbus Uncontested Divorce Lawyers Providing “Kwick” Solutions

When you and your spouse agree you should divorce and can come to an agreement on the issues involved, your divorce can be relatively simple and “Kwick”. If there are no major disagreements, you can file an uncontested divorce.

If you are spoiling for a fight, our law firm is not for you. If you are seeking a quicker, easier and more amicable divorce process in Ohio, we can offer real options.

At Baker & Wick LLC, we offer several options for ending your marriage. One of the simplest is filing an uncontested divorce.

Located in Columbus, Ohio, we represent individuals throughout central Ohio. Contact us today by phone at 614-697-2627 or through our online form to set up an initial consultation to explore your options.

What Is An Uncontested Divorce?

An uncontested divorce is a form of no-fault divorce. In this simplified divorce process, you and your spouse each hire attorneys to handle the legal process. Working with your lawyers, you sit down and negotiate how to divide your assets and debts, parenting time, child support and, if appropriate, alimony. Your decisions on the issues become your divorce settlement agreement.

With a divorce settlement in hand, you may only need to attend a single hearing in which the settlement is finalized into a divorce decree.

This differs a bit from a dissolution of marriage. While both uncontested divorce and dissolution of marriage require you to agree on all the issues, the process is different.

In a dissolution, you and your spouse file the petition jointly. In an uncontested divorce, one spouse initiates the divorce process, the other responds and then the spouses file a proposed divorce settlement with the court.

A divorce lawyer from our firm can compare and contrast these two different ways of ending your marriage and help you choose the process that works best for you.

What Are The Benefits Of Choosing An Uncontested Divorce?

Opting for an uncontested divorce can bring numerous benefits:

• Simplicity: Since both spouses agree on all the issues, the court does not need to hear any evidence or make any decisions.
• Speed: Finalizing your divorce settlement requires only a short hearing. A contested divorce could require days at trial.
• Cost-effectiveness: The more issues you and your divorcing spouse can resolve on your own, the more cost-effective your divorce will be.
• Emotional ease: An uncontested divorce is a more amicable divorce, in most cases. You avoid having to put your life before a judge.

These advantages make an uncontested divorce a preferable option for many couples looking to part ways amicably.

If you are able to come to an agreement on most of your issues but not all, you may still be able to file an uncontested divorce. We can help you resolve your final issues using divorce mediation or other alternative dispute resolution methods.

The Requirements And Process For An Uncontested Divorce in Ohio

To qualify for an uncontested divorce, both spouses must agree on all significant legal issues, including:

• Dividing your assets and debts
• Child custody, including physical and legal custody, and day-to-day parenting plans
• Child support
• Alimony (in appropriate cases)
• How a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement applies

The process generally follows these steps:

1. One spouse files the divorce petition, and the other spouse files a response.
2. The spouses come to an agreement on all of the issues.
3. One spouse’s attorney drafts this agreement into a divorce settlement, and the other spouse’s attorney reviews and approves it.
4. The attorneys submit the divorce settlement to the court, and a judge reviews it to ensure it complies with Ohio law.
5. The divorcing spouses attend a short hearing in which the judge finalizes the divorce settlement into a divorce decree.

The time these steps take depends on several factors. If you are not in full agreement on the issues, it may take longer. The court may take some time to schedule your final hearing. In many cases, however, an uncontested divorce in Ohio is quick and easy.

Explore Your Options In A Consultation With An Uncontested Divorce Attorney

At Baker & Wick LLC, we understand that every family’s situation is unique. We are here to provide tailored advice that helps you move forward with your life in a positive direction. If you are considering an uncontested divorce, do not hesitate to reach out to us. Your new beginning starts here.

Contact us today. Call 614-697-2627 or fill out our online form to set up a consultation.