Uncontested Divorce

Your Path Family Law, Uncontested Divorce Lawyer, Kalamazoo, Michigan

Divorce doesn’t always have to be a battle. In some families, keeping the peace is as important as each spouse finding his or her own path. In others, there is simply not enough in the marital estate to fighting over. When avoiding conflict is one of your goals, you need an uncontested divorce lawyer who understands your priorities and won’t add tension or expense, just because they can.


Taking an Easy Path to Life After Divorce

For some couples, divorce isn’t a traumatic experience, it is simply another step along the way. Perhaps you and your spouse separated years ago but never went to court to dissolve your marriage. Maybe you have a prenuptial agreement or have already decided how you will divide your assets and debts. It could be there simply isn’t enough property to divide to make traditional divorce litigation worthwhile.


No matter what your reasoning, if you and your spouse have agreed on how you will resolve your marriage, the last thing you need is a legal professional making life harder for you. At Your Path Family Law, we understand that sometimes the easy road is the best road. We offer affordable flat-fee options  for individuals filing an uncontested divorce, and more comprehensive options for those who would prefer someone to walk beside them along the way.

 

Knowledgeable Guidance to Completing the Michigan Uncontested Divorce Process

In 2018, Michigan changed its court rules to allow couples to jointly petition the court to enter an agreed-upon judgment of divorce. This new Michigan uncontested divorce process allows couples to use alternative dispute resolution techniques to divide their assets and resolve questions regarding their children without the pressure of meeting the court’s deadlines. It also reduces how often you and your spouse will need to appear in court, which can make hiring a lawyer to assist you less expensive. At Your Path Family Law can help you prepare all the appropriate paperwork for your joint petition for an uncontested divorce and give you step-by-step instructions on how to file your petition and appear in court.


Compassionate Advice for Resolving Your Marriage

Even when you and your spouse are committed to resolving your marriage peacefully, you may not necessarily agree on the terms of that resolution. Differences of opinion can arise about:



We want to be there to help you understand your rights as you negotiate the terms of your divorce with your spouse. While we can only ever represent one partner in a divorce action, we can meet with you before it is time to file to help you take an objective look at your options and consider solutions that may satisfy everyone’s needs.

 

Skilled Representation Getting You Ready for Your Day in Court

For some people, the hardest part of getting a divorce is showing up in court. If you are a member of the deaf community, or if English is not your first language, it may be difficult to understand what is happening around you in the courtroom. Anyone dealing with their first divorce may get nervous when called to stand in front of the judge.


Our experienced legal team is happy to stand by your side as throughout the uncontested divorce process. We can handle all the communications with the court, including the filing, scheduling, and finalization of documents. All you need to do is ask the judge to enter the order we have prepared on your behalf.


Choose Your Path to Ending Your Marriage

At Your Path Family Law, we understand that you don’t need more conflict in dissolving your marriage. We have experience filing petitions under the Michigan uncontested divorce rules, and know how to take advantage of the streamlined process. We will provide you practical advice in negotiating your property and child-related issues, and prepare the paperwork for the Kalamazoo County Circuit Court or other courthouses in Southwest Michigan, so you can be sure your divorce is finalized properly.

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