Columbus Uncontested Divorce Attorney

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What is Uncontested Divorce? 

An uncontested divorce is a dissolution of marriage where both spouses agree on all major issues relating to property division, child custody, child support, and alimony. Uncontested divorce is traditionally a quicker and much less expensive way to dissolve a marriage.

Benefits of Choosing Uncontested Divorce In Columbus, Nebraska

Choosing an uncontested divorce has many benefits, including: 

1. Lower Costs: 

Legal fees and costs are significantly reduced in an uncontested divorce. This is due in large part because trial work and extensive negotiations and settlement discussions are avoided.. 

2. Quicker Resolution: 

When both parties are in agreement, your divorce can be finalized much quicker. Significant delays arise when spouses cannot agree on their own terms and the court is called on to make the decision for you. Further, spouses are generally happier with the outcomes that they create and agree on, as opposed to having a judge dictate the terms of your property settlement agreement or parenting plan. 

3. Reduced Stress: 

Divorce is a stressful time on a good day. Spouses significantly increase that stress level when they resort to fighting and “scorched earth legal tactics”... most times to find out that those tactics don’t really give them much more in the end. Nebraska is an “equitable division” state and their is a high likelihood that custody arrangements will result in joint custody. Most times the “fight” is just expensive and stress filled… it doesn’t change outcomes or “presumptions” that the judge will rely upon. An uncontested divorce, with guidance, puts you in control, significanlty reduces your stress level, completes the process much quicker, and save thousands of dollars in legal fees.

4. Promising Outcome for Co-Parents: 

This is especially true if their are children involved. If you and your spouse are able to be amicable and negotiate reasonable and fair terms for your divorce, this is a great indicator that the two of you will be GREAT co-parents for your children. We often hear “I will do anything for my kids” or “my kids are most important”... we agree and this is the time to show your kids that you really mean that. 

5. Simplicity: 

Uncontested divorce by far can be, quicker, simpler, less stressful, and cheaper! 

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Handling Child Custody in an Uncontested Divorce in Columbus

If you have children, then child custody is a very important piece of the divorce, but it does not have to be a fight. There are a number of essential steps to consider so that an agreement can be reached.

1. Begin with Open Communication and Cooperation: 

Being able to have an open and candid conversation about your child’s needs and your parenting goals is the first step to reach an agreement. Both parents need to be open to cooperating and compromising. Co-parenting requires that each parent respect the other parents goals and decisions. Co-parenting does not mean that each parent must parent the children the exact same way. Co-parenting means that each parent respects the other parent’s point of view and that they always present an united front when it comes to their child. 

2. Understand Legal Custody vs. Physical Custody: 

Legal custody refers to the right to make important decisions about how your child is raised. Examples of issues relating to joint legal custody, may include your child’s medical care, education, and religious instruction. Legal custody generally does not control the day to day activities and decisions for your child. These are typically left to the parent that has the child in their care at the time.

Physical custody is about where the child lives. If a parent is a sole custodian of the child then they likely have the child in their physical care the majority of the time. If parents share joint physical custody then the parents likely share approximately equal time with the child.

Understanding the law, rules, and specific terms used in a divorce can many times help parties achieve an agreement. So many times agreements between the parties fail because of false information they believe to be true, or have heard from a friend or someone that has gone through divorce. Generally, the information is wrong and as such they are negotiating on a false premise which leads to failure. Hathaway Law Group’s attorneys can help define the framework for your uncontested divorce so you and your spouse can reach an agreement based on the correct law and rules. 

3. Develop a Parenting Schedule: 

A well crafted parenting plan can prevent many arguments, misunderstandings, and confusion after the divorce is final. It is important to focus on schedules and details to be as specific as possible. If both parents know the rules going in they are less likely to feel cheated or abused later on. 

• Weekly Schedules: The routine parenting plan, should take into account both parent’s work schedules, the children’s schedule, such as, school and extracurricular activities and try to harmonize these as best as possible. Even though the goal may be a 50/50 time split, if one parent’s schedule will not fit into that schedule it is best to try to be honest and concede some time for the benefit of the children. Forcing a schedule that is not workable will just cause fights and most likely a modification of the schedule by a judge.
• Holidays and Special Occasions: It is important that each parent get to spend important holidays with their children, but also think about the children and how they get to experience the holiday or special Occasion. Even though it is certainly understandable that a parent wanst to see their child on an important holiday, a forced schedule of splitting the day in half may just turn holidays into a lot of driving and child exchanges. In turn, neither parent nor child really enjoys the day. Schedules that allow children to have some normalcy as to how they spend a holiday always seem to work out better in the end.
• Vacation Time: It is important that each parent have a block of time, for instance one week, or two one week blocks that they can use in addition to regular or holiday parenting time for vacation with the children. This does not mean the time needs to be used for travel only. But this provides each parent to opportunity, with advance notice to the other parent, to plan special events and travel with the children. 

4. Draft the Agreement: You want to make sure that the agreement you reach is memorialized into a well written and thorough document. Hathaway Law Group attorneys can make sure the agreement you reach with your spouse meets those requirements. 

Contact a Columbus Uncontested Divorce Attorney 

The uncontested divorce process is significantly less intense than contested divorce. With minimal stress and lower costs, you can have your divorce filed within a matter of months. Hathaway Law Group, P.C. L.L.O. is here to help you quickly and efficiently through your divorce. Get in touch with our divorce attorneys in North Platte today to discover what type of divorce is right for you and your family.