What is an Uncontested Divorce?
A divorce is uncontested when both spouses reach an agreement with respect to all financial and divorce&-related issues (e.g. spousal support, child custody, child support, visitation, value and distribution of marital assets and allocation of marital debt). Both spouses must agree to the divorce.
Clients often believe that their divorce will be uncontested, but later learn that it is contested because the other spouse does not consent to a resolution of all of the divorce-related issues. Whether you believe your divorce will be uncontested or contested, or if you are unsure, please feel free to contact the Law Offices of John H. O'Donnell. If you have questions about divorce, or if you want to schedule a free initial consultation, Mr. O'Donnell will be happy to assist you.
John O'Donnell is indeed an experienced attorney. He has been practicing law since 1994 and is thoroughly familiar with all aspects of the divorce process including uncontested divorce, no fault divorce, contested divorce, child custody, child support, spousal maintenance (formerly known as alimony), equitable distribution, and other divorce-related issues.
The entire uncontested divorce process usually takes from 2 to 6 months depending upon the court's caseload. As soon as Mr. O'Donnell is retained, he begins the divorce process. After the required divorce papers have been completed, Mr. O'Donnell files them with the court. At that point it is simply a matter of waiting for a New York State Supreme Court judge or referee to sign the Judgment of Divorce. The parties never have to go to court. Clients are often amazed at how easy he makes the entire divorce process.
What Are the Court Filing Fees?
Divorce actions must be brought in New York State Supreme Court. The court requires payment of between $335 and $370 in fees, depending upon the county where the uncontested divorce action is filed. These court costs are not included in Mr. O'Donnell's fee.
