Uncontested Divorce Lawyer Grand Island, NE

If you are separating from your spouse and you both are on the same page about the process, contact our Grand Island, NE uncontested divorce lawyer at GordenLaw, LLC. Get knowledgeable advice on what to expect so you can move through your divorce confidently and with the peace of mind of knowing our attorney is in your corner.

When To Hire An Uncontested Divorce Lawyer

Nebraska has “no fault” divorce. This means that all divorces in Nebraska cannot be contested– i.e. ALL divorces in Nebraska will be granted if one spouse or the other asks for it, even if they other side does NOT want to get divorced.

Sometimes parties to a divorce get very confused about what is uncontested. Uncontested means you and your spouse are in agreement as to all issues. This is VERY DANGEROUS to do without an attorney. Attorney Vanessa J. Gorden, the Owner of GordenLaw says, “I can’t tell you how many times I have someone come in for a Strategy Session and tell me their spouse promised to do an uncontested divorce but now he or she is asking for attorney fees and alimony and more than 75% of their house etc. Your divorce is “contested” if you and your spouse disagree about ANY issues.”

This misconception is further complicated by the fact that most people don’t get divorced everyday, so they don’t understand how the Courts look at what is and what is not marital property that must be divided. Parties often think they can agree to “leave each other’s retirement alone” but don’t understand how badly that hurts them in valuing and dividing the other property involved or in handling their debts owed.

“Even if you believe you and your spouse will reach agreements and be fair to each other, each of you should at least consult with an experienced divorce attorney to know how the Courts will look at your assets and debts if you cannot agree,” implores Attorney Gorden. While you may have agreed on how assets and finances were going to be split, divorce is an emotional process, and all it takes is for one person to change their mind or become frustrated, and disputes can occur. Further, property division is NEVER modifiable after the Decree becomes final, so you do not get an opportunity to correct it if you leave out a debt or asset or didn’t understand what would happen if your spouse doesn’t pay as agreed, etc.

GordenLaw offers a specific level of limited scope representation for those who are able to reach full agreement on all issues in their divorce. Our Silver flat fee limited scope allows for our divorce attorneys to help make sure all of the initial and final paperwork is completed accurately and fairly to make sure the Courts will accept your agreements.

At GordenLaw, LLC, we help families move forward by delivering effective and comprehensive legal services. Get support during your separation by contacting our office to schedule a strategy session with our Grand Island uncontested divorce lawyer. Our attorney gets to know you and addresses all your concerns so you can feel confident about a path forward. Let our firm bridge the gap for your changing family. Call today.