Uncontested Divorce
Lexington Divorce Attorney
The Law Office of James R. Snell, Jr., LLC, located in Lexington, South Carolina, can assist you in obtaining an uncontested divorce. In order to obtain a divorce in South Carolina you either need to obtain an agreement resolving all of the issues ancillary to divorce, or have a Court decide that issues for you and your spouse. In an uncontested divorce the parties have an express agreement regarding all issues. This includes child custody, child support, property distribution, debt allocation and alimony.
The advantages to an uncontested divorce are numerous. The process is much quicker than a typical divorce and the expenses are only a fraction of what they would ordinarily be. Further there is less stress placed upon the parties or the children involved. As part of the uncontested divorce process we will prepare a written settlement agreement or Court order to contain all of the terms of your agreement.
In order to qualify for an uncontested divorce you must meet the following criteria:
- Have no undecided issues between you and your spouse
- Have been separated from your spouse for at least one year
Uncontested divorce cases are accepted by our office on a flat-fee basis. The process begins with an initial consultation in our office to ensure that there are no complications to prevent your case from being successfully completed. After the initial consultation the paperwork for filing with the Court is prepared. We request Court hearings at the time of filing to ensure the fastest processing time for your divorce.
James Snell has successfully represented numerous clients achieve their uncontested divorce. To schedule your appointment with our South Carolina Family Law Attorney contact us today at (888) 304-2418.