Understanding the process and requirements can help make the transition smoother if you’re considering an uncontested divorce. Here’s a breakdown of what you need to know, especially if children and assets are involved.
Uncontested Divorce Without Minor Children
Marital Dissolution Agreement
- What It Is: A legal contract between you and your spouse that outlines how marital assets and debts will be divided.
- Key Components:
- Asset Division: How you’ll split your property and debts.
- Alimony: Terms for any alimony payments, including amount and duration.
- Health Insurance: Details on how health insurance coverage will be handled post-divorce, including continuation for 30 days after the divorce is finalized.
Process
- If you and your spouse can agree on the terms laid out in the marital dissolution agreement, the divorce process can be straightforward, inexpensive, and quick.
Uncontested Divorce With Minor Children
Marital Dissolution Agreement
- As with divorces without children, you’ll need this agreement to address the division of assets, debts, and alimony.
Permanent Parenting Plan
- What It Is: A comprehensive plan that outlines arrangements for your minor children.
- Key Components:
- Custody: Who will be the primary residential parent and details on custody arrangements.
- Visitation: A schedule for the non-custodial parent’s visitation.
- Decision-Making: How major decisions regarding the children will be made.
- Child Support: The amount and terms of child support payments.
Process
- Establishing a permanent parenting plan is crucial for divorces involving minor children. It ensures that all aspects of your children’s lives are addressed and agreed upon, along with the marital dissolution agreement.
Final Tips
- Communication: Open and honest communication with your spouse can greatly simplify the process. Working together to agree on terms can reduce costs and expedite the divorce.
- Professional Help: If you have any questions or need assistance with the divorce process, don’t hesitate to reach out.
