Do I Qualify For An Uncontested Divorce In Tampa?

You’ve likely heard about contested and uncontested divorces in Florida. A divorce is said to be contested when the couple cannot reach an agreement on the issues related to their divorce. Such issues can be rectified in mediation, in a collaborative divorce, or, as an option of last resort, in litigation where the couple battles it out in front of a judge. Divorcing couples can save themselves a considerable amount of time and money by reaching an agreement on their own through a process known as “uncontested divorce.” In this article, the Tampa, FL divorce lawyers at Faulkner Law Group, PLLC will discuss uncontested divorces in Florida.

What issues need to be decided during a Florida divorce? 

To get an uncontested divorce in Florida, you and your spouse will have to agree on all issues related to the following:

• Division of marital property
• Division of marital debt
• Child custody and parenting time
• The amount and duration of child support
• The amount and duration of alimony (spousal maintenance)

When you and your spouse can come to an agreement on all of these issues, you can pursue an uncontested divorce in Florida.

How do I qualify for an uncontested divorce in Florida? 

Any couple can pursue an uncontested divorce in Florida. You don’t have to qualify for it. Another concept entirely is the simplified dissolution of marriage. You do have to qualify for that.

Ultimately, you and your spouse must agree to every issue related to your finalized divorce decree. You can reach this agreement together and you wouldn’t necessarily need an attorney to guide you through this process. However, finalizing your divorce is complicated and most couples do hire an attorney to help with the filling out and filing of paperwork.

A complete uncontested divorce will include the following elements:

• A testament indicated that both spouses want the marriage to end due to irreconcilable differences
• Both spouses would agree on the division of marital property and debts
• If there are children of the marriage, the parents must agree to a parenting plan
• The parents must agree to the amount of child support that will be paid
• The spouses must agree on whether alimony will be paid, the type of alimony to be paid, and how long the alimony will last

If every issue is settled and both spouses agree to sign off on the paperwork, you have a successful uncontested divorce. The advantages of an uncontested divorce are obvious. Not only will you save a significant amount of money in legal fees, but you will also save a considerable amount of time.

Talk to a Tampa, FL Uncontested Divorce Lawyer Today

Faulkner Law Group, PLLC represents the interests of Tampa couples during uncontested divorces. Call our Tampa family lawyers today to schedule an appointment, and we can begin guiding you through the process right away.