Uncontested Divorces – If your spouse has a lawyer, do you need an attorney?

We often receive calls from people whose spouse has presented them with legal documents asking for a divorce. The divorce, however, is something they both want; all they have to do on their end is sign the papers they are presented with.

Is signing uncontested divorce papers without consulting with an attorney a good idea? That’s a tough call.

First, know that getting those papers set aside is extremely difficult once you sign them. Most Judges will not set them aside unless you can show you were under duress or there was fraud committed. Both are very hard to prove.

Second, once you sign, the legal standard to change those papers when it comes to custody of children becomes more difficult. And there is no way most times to change a property settlement agreement,

The papers you have been presented with can have lifelong consequences, and the cost of changing them is often significant. Do consider your options before signing uncontested divorce papers.

We can help. Our office charges an hourly consultation fee to review the papers with you. We can advise what the law is and if we believe the papers are fair or not fair. We can also undertake to fully represent you if you need us to negotiate them before signing them. Schedule an appointment at https://www.kane-law.com/contact-us/

If you decide to sign them without an attorney consultation, then read every single line and be sure you completely understand the legal ramifications of certain obligations you are agreeing to. There is no harm in not signing them until you completely understand them