When you think of divorce, chances are you think of a messy, ugly, and long-drawn-out process which takes months out of your life and valuable resources that you’d rather not part with.

However, there are alternatives to this process — provided, of course, that both have come to an amicable and civil agreement.

Divorce is rarely a happy occasion, but if you and your partner both agree that it is in your best interests (and potentially in the best interest of your child or children), it can be the best option at a given time. Furthermore, it can be a simpler process than is often portrayed in courtroom dramas, films, and television.

But is avoiding court altogether possible? The short answer is yes. Keep reading to learn more and contact The Fairell Firm in Atlanta for divorce help and legal advice that is customized for your situation.

With any luck, your divorce process will go as smooth as can be. This process can be simplified if you and the other party (your spouse) are in agreement about all of the logistics regarding the divorce.

This means you two are going through an uncontested or “no fault” divorce, which means that the terms of the divorce are amicably agreed upon by both parties and there is simply no chance for reconciliation.

Knowing whether your divorce is uncontested or contested — meaning one party is claiming that there was just cause for the divorce (i.e. infidelity, cruel treatment) — goes a long way toward determining how the rest of the process will go.

However, just because you can avoid the hassles and stresses of the court with an uncontested divorce doesn’t mean you can avoid paperwork altogether.

Even if you are petitioning for a no-fault/uncontested divorce, you still have to file the requisite paperwork to the court. The good news is, as long as the terms of an uncontested divorce are fully satisfied, there’s a high likelihood that the divorce will be finalized quickly and most county courts won’t require either party to go into court to grant the divorce, provided that you have a divorce attorney.

When filing for an uncontested divorce, the court is going to want to know that you and your spouse have a plan for dividing your assets. Otherwise, it could be considered a point of contesting and they will require you to enter the courtroom to present your case.

Some things you and your spouse will need to decide include:

Finding common ground or even coming to a resolution can help the process remain simple, quick, and out of the court entirely.

Even if you are looking to file an amicable, uncontested divorce, it’s still important (and in many cases necessary) to have a divorce lawyer on your side.

If you need divorce help in Atlanta , the Fairell Firm is the team you can count on. Our passionate, dedicated, and steadfast lawyers will provide thorough advice and assistance throughout the divorce process.

Contact our Atlanta divorce lawyers today and get the help you deserve.