Staten Island Uncontested Divorce Attorney

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In an uncontested divorce, you and your spouse agree upon everything regarding the dissolution of your marriage. If you serve divorce papers on your spouse, he or she will sign the papers and send them back to you. 

You can also obtain an uncontested divorce if your spouse does not return or answer the papers within a certain time period and you can prove that they were properly served. 

If your spouse disagrees with anything in the divorce papers, then the matter becomes a contested divorce and you will have to resolve your differences through negotiation, the courts, or both.

Understanding No-Fault Divorce Law in New York

In October 2010, New York became the last state in the country to enact a no-fault divorce ground. Under this law, you can get divorced if your marriage has "broken down irretrievably" for six months or more. 

In New Jersey, the concept of no-fault divorce was adopted in 2007, and while it is called “Irretrievable Breakdown”, the basis is the same as that explained above for New York. Either party to the marriage can assert this ground for divorce. 

It is not required that you be separated for the last 6 months; all that is required is that the marriage has been "broken down" for six months. Some issues must be resolved before the Court can grant a no-fault divorce. These issues include:

• Equitable division of marital property
• Spousal support payment or waiver
• Child support payment
• Attorney fees
• Child custody
• Visitation 

We can advise you on all of the legal aspects of an uncontested divorce. Get specific answers to your questions by consulting with a Staten Island uncontested divorce lawyer at your earliest opportunity.

Key Advantages of Choosing an Uncontested Divorce

Choosing to pursue an uncontested divorce can offer numerous benefits for both parties involved. Unlike a contested divorce, an uncontested divorce typically involves less time, money, and emotional stress. 

Our Staten Island uncontested divorce attorneys can guide you through the process and help you understand the advantages of pursuing an uncontested divorce in New York.

Benefits of an uncontested divorce may include:

• Quicker resolution
• Lower legal fees
• Reduced emotional strain
• More control over the outcome
• Less time spent in court

By choosing an uncontested divorce, you and your spouse can work together to reach a mutually beneficial agreement, allowing you to move forward with your lives in a more amicable and cost-effective manner.