For many people, divorce is essentially synonymous with litigation. They envision a court battle where spouses fight over property division and other details of a divorce.While litigation is sometimes the only path forward for divorcing spouses, many couples in Michigan are actually eligible for uncontested divorces. They work together instead of battling one another in family court.
Uncontested divorces may provide spouses with enhanced control over the final terms set, a faster divorce timeline and potentially reduced overall divorce expenses. Which couples may be able to pursue uncontested divorces?
Those with prior agreements
Prenuptial agreements are no longer as controversial as they once were. Many younger couples and those with blended families have prenuptial agreements. Others may draft postnuptial agreements when their circumstances change. They can use the terms of those contracts to guide an uncontested divorce.
Those who settle
Most couples do not have a marital contract. They may disagree about how to divide property and other key elements of their divorces. In those circumstances, they may be able to settle matters by working with one another outside of the court system.
Provided that they reach an agreement, they can move forward with an uncontested divorce. As a closing note, those preparing for a default divorce because their spouses have failed to respond to their legal service can also potentially pursue uncontested divorces.
Learning more about Michigan divorce proceedings can help people choose the most effective path forward. Litigation can be helpful in some cases, but many spouses can resolve their disagreements to qualify for uncontested divorces.