Going through a divorce can be devastating and frustrating. However, things are less messy in an uncontested divorce, although even amicable marriage dissolutions are more manageable if you retain the legal counsel and advice of an experienced divorce attorney.
At the Law Offices of Ronald K. Stitch, our Westlake Village uncontested divorce attorney can help guide you through the complicated and somewhat convoluted process of a California divorce. Our office has helped many people traverse this complex process, including couples with children, a typical sticking point in negotiations between divorcing parties. Contact us for a free consultation by clicking here or calling 818-707-0202.
An Agreeable Split
Divorce is made more accessible for everyone involved if both parties reach an amicable agreement—which happens in an uncontested divorce. An uncontested or default divorce also occurs if the other party fails to respond to (or contest) the divorce, which results in a default judgment that dissolves the marriage. Uncontested divorces are desirable for several reasons, including that they are faster and cost less than a conventional—contested—divorce.
You can work out an agreement with your spouse or domestic partner regardless of whether you choose to respond to the divorce petition officially. Some points to consider discussing include:
- The division of any shared debt.
- The payment of support to the other spouse/domestic partner.
- Child support and visitation/parenting plans/custody for any shared children.
If both parties reach an agreement, a stipulated judgment is drawn up. This binding agreement between the respondent and the petitioner is notarized and entered into the court record.
If a couple disagrees on the divorce terms, the responding party must contest the divorce. If the respondent does not respond within the time allotted by the court, the petitioner can request that dissolution by default be granted.
Responding to a Divorce Petition
Respondents have just 30 days after being served with a petition for the dissolution of marriage to respond formally. At this point, you need the help of our Westlake Village uncontested divorce attorney to prepare your response or iron out the details of your agreement.
Your official response to the divorce petition will include information about the duration of your marriage/domestic partnership, the assets and liabilities you share with the other person, and information about your shared children. Additional forms are required for a response in cases involving children.
Consult With Our Westlake Village Uncontested Divorce Attorney
Divorce is seldom pleasant, but an uncontested divorce can make the process more manageable. Please turn to the Law Offices of Ronald K. Stitch and our Westlake Village uncontested divorce attorney to help you navigate California divorce proceedings, from the initial petition for divorce through the final decree dissolving the marriage. Contact us for a free consultation by clicking here or calling 818-707-0202.
Going through a divorce can be devastating and frustrating. However, things are less messy in an uncontested divorce, although even amicable marriage dissolutions are more manageable if you retain the legal counsel and advice of an experienced divorce attorney.
At the Law Offices of Ronald K. Stitch, our Westlake Village uncontested divorce attorney can help guide you through the complicated and somewhat convoluted process of a California divorce. Our office has helped many people traverse this complex process, including couples with children, a typical sticking point in negotiations between divorcing parties. Contact us for a free consultation by clicking here or calling 818-707-0202.
An Agreeable Split
Divorce is made more accessible for everyone involved if both parties reach an amicable agreement—which happens in an uncontested divorce. An uncontested or default divorce also occurs if the other party fails to respond to (or contest) the divorce, which results in a default judgment that dissolves the marriage. Uncontested divorces are desirable for several reasons, including that they are faster and cost less than a conventional—contested—divorce.
You can work out an agreement with your spouse or domestic partner regardless of whether you choose to respond to the divorce petition officially. Some points to consider discussing include:
- The division of any shared property.
- The division of any shared debt.
- The payment of support to the other spouse/domestic partner.
- Child support and visitation/parenting plans/custody for any shared children.
If both parties reach an agreement, a stipulated judgment is drawn up. This binding agreement between the respondent and the petitioner is notarized and entered into the court record.
If a couple disagrees on the divorce terms, the responding party must contest the divorce. If the respondent does not respond within the time allotted by the court, the petitioner can request that dissolution by default be granted.
Responding to a Divorce Petition
Respondents have just 30 days after being served with a petition for the dissolution of marriage to respond formally. At this point, you need the help of our Westlake Village uncontested divorce attorney to prepare your response or iron out the details of your agreement.
Your official response to the divorce petition will include information about the duration of your marriage/domestic partnership, the assets and liabilities you share with the other person, and information about your shared children. Additional forms are required for a response in cases involving children.
Consult With Our Westlake Village Uncontested Divorce Attorney
Divorce is seldom pleasant, but an uncontested divorce can make the process more manageable. Please turn to the Law Offices of Ronald K. Stitch and our Westlake Village uncontested divorce attorney to help you navigate California divorce proceedings, from the initial petition for divorce through the final decree dissolving the marriage. Contact us for a free consultation by clicking here or calling 818-707-0202.
