Often, an uncontested divorce is a viable option for spouses who are able to communicate with each to reach an agreement on the separation of assets, property, and custody and visitation of the children. If an agreement can be reached, an uncontested divorce is a much more cost effective route in obtaining a divorce, and it is far more expeditious. In this unprecedented time of the coronavirus, many individuals are out of work and cannot afford to hire an attorney to contest their case for them. An uncontested divorce, if possible, could alleviate the need for coming up with the big bucks to have a divorce lawyer litigate the case. Moreover, most Texas courts are still not conducting live hearings. Therefore, a contested case might sit for months before being set and heard before the court. On the other hand, an uncontested divorce can be finalized in many courts simply with a signed affidavit by the parties to the divorce. Thus, no live presence is necessary. After the required 60 day wait period in Texas, a divorce can be readily filed soon thereafter assuming it is uncontested. If you are considering filing an uncontested divorce, feel free to contact attorney Nick Davis for questions about the process and what to expect.
