Virginia Beach Uncontested Divorce Lawyer

Some couples come to a mutual understanding that they can no longer live as husband and wife. When they agree on the resolution of all outstanding issues, it may be possible for them to obtain an uncontested divorce. This can spare them from the significant legal and emotional costs stemming from adversarial divorces.

In this situation, Barnes & Garrett can provide all of the legal services needed to obtain a divorce for a flat, reasonable fee. Call us at 757-422-4646 or send us an e-mail to arrange for a consultation.

We can discuss the steps in the process and help you determine if an uncontested divorce is right for you.

The Uncontested Divorce Process

Provided that the parties agree on all significant issues, the uncontested divorce process is simple:

1.) We will meet with you to identify and analyze the outstanding issues you face. The presence of children or significant marital assets may be obstacles to obtaining an uncontested divorce, but it may be possible to overcome these.

2.) Assuming that you and your spouse agree on all of the significant issues (in particular division of assets), Barnes & Garrett can prepare and file a separation agreement which states how marital property is to be divided.

3.) In one brief court hearing, we will appear with you and a witness to finalize the divorce. If you have no children, you must demonstrate that you have been living separately for six months. With minor children, the period is one year. We can also obtain a name change for you if you wish.

Is Uncontested Divorce Right For You?

Many couples believe that they are in agreement on all major issues, only to discover that there really are significant disagreements. Barnes & Garrett can examine your situation and determine if you really can achieve an uncontested divorce.

If an uncontested divorce is not possible, we can represent one spouse in a contested divorce, while the other spouse would have to find other counsel.

Barnes & Garrett has helped numerous clients obtain uncontested divorces. If this solution is right for you, we can work to achieve a timely and cost-effective divorce for you.

For a consultation with an attorney at Barnes & Garrett, call 757-422-4646 or send us an e-mail. We serve clients in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and throughout eastern Virginia.