While a divorce can often be difficult process, situations where both parties mutually agree to dissolve a marriage are often far less emotionally trying. Assuming that a mutually agreed divorce can eliminate the need to seek legal council or formal representation is a mistake that is commonly made by many who are undergoing a so-called “uncontested” divorce. From protecting yourself in the event that your spouse has a change of heart at some future date to ensuring that often overlooked issues, such as updating or altering a will, are less likely to escape notice, the services of a qualified attorney can often be an invaluable resource.
Protecting Yourself and Your Interests
One of the key benefits of an uncontested divorce is the level of civility that may extend throughout the process. The means and opportunity to sit down with their spouse in order to make amicable arrangements can often lure individuals into a false sense of security. Failing to make arrangements and agreements that are clearly defines, concisely laid out and, above all, legally binding could prove to be nothing short of a disaster. Working with a qualified divorce attorney throughout the process ensures that both parties are better able to protect themselves and their interests in the long-term.
Division of Assets
Shared finances and joint-ownership of key assets can make it difficult to untangle financial concerns, even with the cooperation of all parties involved. Legal guidance and services can be essential for ensuring a fair division of assets. Those who choose to partition their accounts and divide their resources without the assistance and oversight of an attorney are far more likely to make a mistake or overlook something that might alter the outcome of their efforts.
Determining Child Custody
The ease of communication typical of an uncontested divorce can be of tremendous benefit when it comes to determining the best shared custody arrangement, but legal assistance can still be of great importance. Even an amicable arrangement between parents may not cover every situation and eventualities. Future concerns, such as the need relocate in order to pursue a career opportunity, can greatly complicate a shared-custody arrangement especially one that was created without the approval or input of a seasoned legal professional. Even the most civil divorce could still lead to future conflict in the event that new issues, concerns or complications arise in the days ahead.
Making Sure Nothing is Overlooked
Efforts to separate from a former spouse and to create a new life can often be overwhelming and it is not uncommon for something important to end up going overlooked. Working with an experienced family law attorney ensures that the entire process can be made more manageable. Ensuring that the divorce proceedings are able to be concluded more quickly, efficiently and with less risk of an oversight or other misstep that might otherwise complicate the process ensures that clients are able to enjoy greater peace of mind. Comprehensive organization and oversight throughout the entire divorce process could end up making a world of difference.
Ensuring All Agreements are Legally Binding
Discovering too late that agreed upon terms are unable to hold up in court is a situation that no one wants to find themselves in. While not every agreement may need to be formalized or made legally-binding, there are some situations where a simple verbal agreement may prove to be a major liability. Lacking the insight, understanding and experience needed to determine which issues warrant a more binding agreement is an issue which can lead to serious complications following an uncontested divorce. Formal representation and legal guidance are often key assets for ensuring that any and all agreements made will be able to hold up over time.
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