Santa Clarita Valley Divorce Lawyers and Family Law Attorneys
Law Offices Of Cathleen E. Norton
In California, an uncontested divorce occurs when there are no disagreements between you and your spouse over any financial or divorce-related issues, and your spouse either agrees to the divorce, or fails to appear in the divorce action.
The main advantage of an uncontested divorce is that all involved parties save time, money and energy. With an uncontested case, you may not need to have the court hear your case. Instead, the case can be handled by mail or by brief contact with the California family court judge or the judge’s clerk.
Uncontested divorce in Santa Clarita Valley, California is perfect when you and your spouse are on civilized terms, and are able to listen to logical, legal advice with the big financial and life picture in mind. It is also ideal for children of the marriage, both parents can focus their attention on raising the kids separate but together through co-parenting and communication, consistent with the children’s best interest.
At Santa Clarita Valley Law Offices of Cathleen E. Norton, we strongly suggest each of you have an experienced divorce lawyer representing you to finalize the entire uncontested process. Because you may sue for divorce thinking that the proceeding will be uncontested, but discover later that your spouse has decided to contest the case.
An uncontested divorce only works if both parties are willing to negotiate. If negotiations fall through, then a contested divorce may be the only option. You and your spouse or partner can agree about how to handle money, property, and parenting, etc. in California, the parties must agree on, create, sign, and file a written agreement (Settlement Agreement) with the divorce documents.
If you have any questions about your divorce and you believe you have an uncontested or contested case in Santa Clarita Valley, please do not hesitate to speak with our Santa Clarita Valley family law attorneys of the Law Offices of Cathleen E. Norton at (310) 300-4021 to discuss your case.