Has conflict in your marriage reached a point where no amount of counseling, interventions by relatives, and advice by friends can help? Has the word “divorce” been used too many times? It may be time to consult with a divorce lawyer. Where to begin? You may not realize it but you are at an important fork in the road. If you go to a regular divorce lawyer, chances are you’ll be signing a retainer agreement for a $3500 retainer and an hourly rate of $375. Next you’ll be signing the verification for a petition for divorce. The petition will be filed, your spouse will be served, and you will be locked into a contested divorce. You can count on spending $15,000-$25,000 on your divorce. Alternatively, you can look into a no contest, agreed divorce in Atlanta and any county of Georgia.

A no contest divorce, otherwise known as an uncontested divorce, is tailor-made for parties who want a fast inexpensive divorce so that they can put a marriage that is not working out behind them. There are many reasons for getting a divorce as opposed to just letting things drift for years without taking the definitive step of divorce. Even in cases without children a divorce closes a chapter in your life and prevents you from being liable for the many things that may happen to your spouse. Remember that even if you are separated, all assets and debts acquired during a marriage our marital property subject to equitable division.

A no contest divorce is often based on the 13th no-fault ground for divorce under Georgia law. This means that the parties agree that the marriage is irretrievably broken and there is no hope of reconciliation. Obviously, for marriage to reach this point it is possible that the underlying reason for the divorce is adultery, habitual intoxication, cruelty and a litany of other causes listed in the first 12 fault grounds of divorce under Georgia law. But as long as there is a no-fault ground for divorce there is no need to air your dirty laundry in court. The real reason for divorce remains something between you and your spouse. The two of you will know the real reason for the divorce. It’s nobody else’s business.

And agreed divorce in Atlanta or any county of Georgia is another term used for uncontested divorce. It just sounds better. And it suggests that even in an agreed divorce, the parties must have a meeting of the minds to get a divorce. An uncontested divorce must have a settlement agreement to show the court that all issues pertaining to the marriage have been resolved. The issues include alimony, division of property, and in cases with children include child support, custody and visitation.

The Hughes Law Office specializes in no contest, agreed divorces in Atlanta and all counties of Georgia. We are the best at what we do and offer the lowest prices for our professional services. We are also aware that time is important to you, so we generate final documents for notarized signatures in less than a day and endeavor to get your divorce in as little as 5 to 6 weeks from the date of filing. Give us a call at 770-933-0780 for a free consultation.