Shaikh Law Firm (SLC) now focuses on the Uncontested Divorce Ontario Lawyer. The
type of divorce that one seeks may ultimately determine how long the process
takes. This can be an ugly and frustrating time in a person's life, so getting
the process over as quickly as possible is often of the utmost importance to
individuals in the state. If it is uncontested, in which the couple is able to
agree on all terms of the settlement without either party contesting them, is
often the fastest path to take for couples looking to blow through the process
as quickly as possible.
Even with this type of divorce, however, legal counsel is
often encouraged to ensure that both parties' rights are protected. In some
cases, just one party may hire an attorney who handles the case for the couple,
but it is important to understand that the attorney is working only for the
party that has hired their services. It doesn't make much sense for an attorney
to represent both parties involved in a legal case, does it?
For all of its simplicity, however, the uncontested process
must last at least six months from the time in which the Respondent, who is
served with papers filed by the Petitioning party, is served. The six month
waiting period is mandatory in the State of California for all divorces. This
may be unpopular among couples who want to get the process over with and done
in the quickest manner possible, but the sooner they accept the time-frame the
better off they'll be.
During an uncontested divorce, the couple will agree to the
terms of their settlement. This includes the division of their property and
assets, any spousal support and other matters. If children are involved, the
couple must also agree on child support, visitation rights of the non-custodial
party as well as child custody. The couple may choose the type of legal custody
(joint or sole) as well as the type of physical custody (joint or sole).
The minute that one party contests any of the items in the
settlement, the process becomes of the contested variety. When the couple is
unable to agree on all terms of the settlement and if even one item is holding
up the process, it may last for much longer. Cases which are more complicated
have been known to last for years before the process is finalized. That's why
uncontested is the preferred method for many couples because yes it is the
quickest way to get a divorce.
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