Uncontested Divorce Attorneys

Sometimes, individuals entering into divorce proceedings agree on most or all of the corresponding legal matters such as property division, child custody and maintenance (alimony). When this happens, parties may be able to proceed with an uncontested divorce, which tends to cost less and take less time than a contested divorce.

Even if you have agreed upon final terms in your divorce case, it is still important for you to have an attorney to ensure that you are being protected in your final agreement and all necessary steps are taken to finalize your case. It is important to understand that in most cases, your case does not end when you walk out of the courthouse.

The lawyers at Nelson, Krueger & Millenbach, LLC, represent individuals who are seeking an uncontested divorce in Wisconsin. If you have an agreement in place and are seeking help from an attorney to review and finalize the document, or if you have not yet begun uncontested divorce proceedings, we are here to help.

Call Nelson, Krueger & Millenbach, LLC at 414-939-0529  or send us an email to schedule a free initial consultation to learn our experienced attorneys can help with your uncontested divorce case.

Uncontested Divorce: The Basics

An uncontested divorce is one in which both spouses agree on all divorce-related legal matters when entering into legal proceedings.

An uncontested divorce is typically less time-consuming and therefore typically less costly than a traditional divorce. Because spouses have agreed on all applicable issues, there is less to settle in court.

Often, individuals getting an uncontested divorce seek out assistance from a family law attorney to help finalize the divorce agreement. An attorney can review and fine-tune the paperwork to a point where it is likely to be approved by the court at a stipulated divorce hearing. Our firm’s lawyers can review your agreement and answer any questions you may have about the process.

Why hire a lawyer for an uncontested divorce?

If the divorcing couples are in agreement and/or have negotiated and decided on the terms of their divorce, though, is there a need to hire a lawyer at all? It is possible to go through an uncontested divorce without the help of an attorney. There are actually quite a few advantages to having a lawyer, even if the divorce is never contested in court.

Lawyers Can Help Your Agreement Get Approved

Even if you and your future ex-spouse have agreed to terms for the divorce, your agreement must still be finalized in court in order for the divorce to be legal. An attorney from Nelson, Krueger & Millenbach, LLC can assist you with the paperwork and with drafting your written agreement can greatly increase your chances of having the divorce approved right away and decrease the likelihood of future issues.

Our law firm also reviews the agreement after you have drafted it to check for any issues or things you may not have considered. This can make the process go more smoothly and ensure that you are not losing any legal rights through your agreement, missing any important issues or provisions or creating potential problems which may result in having to return to court in the future.

Lawyers Know Everything That Needs To Be Done In a Uncontested Divorce

Our uncontested divorce lawyers fully understand the divorce process and all the steps that need to be taken before a divorce can be finalized. Even if you and your spouse both want a divorce, the dissolution of marriage must be legally recognized by court, which means there is a required process. If you miss crucial pieces of the process, your divorce may not be approved or you may run into complications. Our law firm can walk you through each step, answering any questions you have.

Lawyers Can Work Through Financial/Property Issues

Despite you and your spouse agreeing on how to divide assets and property, the actual practice of doing so can be very complicated. The transfer of real estate, division of investments, and the division of retirement accounts are all sometimes difficult to accomplish. The division of a retirement account is particularly problematic, often requiring a special order called a Qualified Domestic Relations Order. This is a complicated process and it is unlikely that you can successfully complete it without the assistance of an attorney or other professional. There are often tax issues in a divorce or in the division of assets that need to be taken into consideration and may result in significant negative consequences to a party if not done correctly. Even though people believe they are saving money by not hiring an attorney, they often cost themselves more money in the long run by failing to take all of the necessary financial and tax issues in consideration when dividing assets.

Our experienced lawyers make this process much easier by sorting through legal ownership and your options in a divorce, helping you change ownership of assets when necessary, and advising you on joint financial situations.

Schedule An Appointment About Your Simple Divorce

Nelson, Krueger & Millenbach, LLC, is a premier family law firm in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin, area. For a free initial consultation to learn more about uncontested divorces, contact us at 414-939-0529.

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