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Most people have heard of horror stories relating to getting divorced. It starts amicably between the two parties and everything appears to have been agreed regarding any settlements. Then one party goes to a law firm and things can begin to go wrong. Quite simply, the law firm is only doing its job. The firm will give you the best advice and let you know your rights and entitlements. The problem is that when the other party gets a copy of a letter from the law firm about the divorce, the way it is written can induce concern and make the other party angry. The person then goes to find his or her own lawyer to respond and then what was once an amicable divorce has taken a turn for the worst. Not only can this make matters most unpleasant, but now each party has the added issue of expensive law bills, just at a time when both parties need to conserve their money. However, there is a way to get divorced amicable, quickly and inexpensively; go for an uncontested divorce. These types of divorce can be settled in a matter of weeks, provided one party is willing to file and both parties have already agreed terms. There is no need to even visit the offices of the law firm. Everything can be completed on-line, by phone and by mail. It is also possible to obtain an uncontested divorce is one party doesn't respond to correspondence within a given time period. To obtain an uncontested divorce certain requirements must be met. The requirements can vary by state, so make sure you check out the ones applicable for the state you live in. The state of Virginia has relatively straightforward criteria making getting an uncontested divorce fairly simple and quick. It also saves money because the work necessary by the law firm is kept to a minimum. As there is no need to visit the offices of the law firm, the premises are much smaller and do not need to be in an expensive part of town. It also reduces the law firms need for additional staff. Using the state of Virginia as an example, it's possible to get an uncontested divorce settled in as little as one week and you can expect the cost to be well under $1,000. The requirements are that there are no minor children involved, one of the two parties has resided in Virginia for the last six months and the parties have been separated for at six months; in some cases it may be one year. If you are happy to take a little longer, then you can reduce the cost by about one third. The requirements are similar the only difference being that you can opt for this if you have young children, provided you can prove you have both been separated for at least one year. All the necessary documentation can be completed on-line and you can even pay for the divorce on-line using a credit or debit card. It's difficult to think of an easier method to complete a divorce, so long as both parties are in agreement. Lawerence Reaves writes for www.EphraimLaw.com , a divorce lawyer who can help you get an uncontested divorce. Click here for more information.
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