Uncontested Divorce Package

There are several couples who are willing to initiate an uncontested divorce process. However, they do not have any knowledge regarding how to proceed in this regard. This article is helpful to know the process of Uncontested Divorce.

Ingredients of Uncontested Divorce Package

• The major steps in the process of uncontested divorce are explained. The events which take place at these steps are precisely described.
• A sample of the demand letter that is to be sent to the Respondent / Defendant is provided.
• The small claim documents of the Petitioner are automatically prepared.
• The package helps in finding out the correct Justice of the Peace Court.
• The package has the essential instructions and forms that are necessary for serving the Respondent / Defendant properly.
• Instructions are provided regarding the method to subpoena witnesses, if the situation demands.
• There are guidelines regarding the following topics.
  • What the divorcing partners should expect to happen in the court.
  • At which moment is it essential to contact a lawyer?

Types of Uncontested Divorce Packages

There are many law firms that produce these packages and differentiate between these packages on the basis of two criteria.

• Presence or absence of children.
• Presence or absence of property and / or debts.

A paper copy of these packages can be sent by mail. Alternatively, these packages can be downloaded online. Another method is that these packages can be sold in a CD-ROM. The price of the packages in the presence of children is more than the packages in the absence of children.

Such packages consist of the following.

• Access to divorce law summary pertaining to the particular state.
• Divorce forms.
• Checklist.
• Instructions and steps.
• Explanations of forms.
• List of forms that are essential.
• Information pertaining to divorce.

Online use of Uncontested Divorce Packages

There are certain requirements that must be met before the divorcing couple can use the packages of uncontested divorce. These requirements are detailed below.

• The residency requirements and grounds of divorce of the particular states can be met.
• Both the divorcing partners must agree to terminate the marriage and all aspects regarding such a termination.
• The wife should not be pregnant.
• The divorcing partner who files the petition must know the address of the other divorcing partner. This is necessary as both the partners have to sign the documents.
• The divorcing partner who files the petition must appear in court for the judgment. The other divorcing partner need not.
• At the time of filing the petition, the divorcing partner must pay the court fees or administrative fees directly in the court.

Documents forwarded to the divorcing partner

Some of the documents that are forwarded to the divorcing partner are as follows.

• Complaint for divorce.
• Summons.
• Property Settlement Agreement.
• Notice of Court Date to spouse.
• Transmittal letter to court to schedule hearing.
• Transmittal letter to court for acknowledgment of service.
• Transmittal letter to court for filing complaint.
• Instruction Letter.
• Confidential Information Statement.
• Alternate Dispute Resolution Notification.
• Insurance Certification.
• Certification that no case information statement is necessary.
• Entry of Appearance (for spouse to file).
• Acknowledgement of Service.
• Judgment of Divorce.

Divorce Papers