Agreed Divorce Attorneys Serving Waukegan And Lake County
Not every divorce needs to be a battle. Sometimes, two people mutually decide to end their marriage and come to an agreement on divorce issues like child custody (now known as allocation of parental responsibilities), property division and maintenance (commonly known as alimony). Then, all that is left to do is to make the divorce legally official.
An agreed divorce, also known as an uncontested divorce, can be a great option in these cases. At Shyama S. Parikh, P.C., we guide people in Lake County through this process, helping them understand the steps they need to take and assisting them in finalizing their case. We provide experienced guidance to ensure your settlement is comprehensive and legally sound. Whether you speak English, Spanish, Gujarati or Hindi, we are here to provide support during this time.
The Benefits Of An Agreed Divorce
The benefits of an agreed divorce can include:
- Significant cost savings
- Time savings
- Salvaging some type of relationship between the spouses post-divorce
- Guaranteed outcome
- Stress relief
In Illinois, it is possible to complete an uncontested divorce in a few weeks. That is very different from a typical divorce, where you may be in court for years, missing work, paying attorney fees, undergoing a great deal of pressure and dealing with stress.
How An Agreed Divorce Works In Illinois
The first step in an agreed divorce is reaching an agreement with your spouse. We can provide you with the guidelines on what to discuss and what we will need in order to draft your paperwork. Upon signatures being obtained, we can file your case and obtain your court date. If there are minor children, the Parenting Class offered at the College of Lake County must be completed.
If you are filing a contested divorce, you will need to have the divorce petition served on your spouse by the sheriff or a private process server. This step is not necessary if you are filing for an uncontested divorce, since your spouse will be expected to sign an Appearance.
If your spouse does not want to appear at the final court appearance, they may not have to, since we will have the documents necessary to proceed without them.
What Is A Publication Divorce?
If your spouse’s whereabouts are unknown, it is possible to seek a type of uncontested divorce called a publication divorce. In this process, service upon the missing spouse takes place via an official notice that is published in a local newspaper to satisfy the legal requirements for divorce.
Do You Need An Attorney In An Agreed Divorce?
While it is possible to obtain an agreed divorce without help from a legal professional, it is not recommended. Even if you have already discussed and agreed on the main terms of the divorce, as uncontested divorce attorneys, we can help you work out the details, ensuring your divorce decree is written correctly and that you have not overlooked anything.
Ultimately, this will save you time and money since you will not be repeatedly attending court and missing work if you have not done everything you both need to.
Whether an agreed divorce is the right option for you or whether another type of divorce will work better, you can rely on us to help you.
Talk To An Agreed Divorce Lawyer Today
If you have questions about an agreed divorce, we are here to provide answers. If you are ready to get started, we are ready, too. To begin, call 847-557-1517 or reach out online to arrange a free 30-minute consultation.
