Flat Rate Amicable Divorce
An Amicable Divorce, also called Uncontested Divorce, is where both parties are able to come to agreement on all the relevant issues in your case. This means you have successfully negotiated and decided on the details of Division of Property and Division of Debts, and if you have children together, Child Custody and Child Support. Finally, you must have resolved any issues of continuing Maintenance or Spousal Support.
In an Amicable Divorce, we are here to make sure all documents are personally drafted and accurately reflect your agreement. In our limited representation of the filing party, we do not assist in negotiations, mediations, discovery, or in advising as to what may be legally advantageous to either party. We limit our legal advice to general guidance as to the legality of your agreement. We handle all Court filings for our clients, and shepherd your case until the Judge signs your decree and your divorce is complete.
Amicable Divorce FAQ:
What Are The Issues We Need To Agree On In An Uncontested Divorce?
An Uncontested Divorce is where both of you are able to come to agreement on all the relevant issues in your case. This means you have successfully negotiated and decided on the details of Division of Property and Division of Debts, and if you have children together, Child Custody and Child Support. Finally, you must have resolved any issues of continuing Maintenance or Spousal Support.
Division of Property
Who keeps what? You and your spouse will have to agree on what to do with your Cars, House, Bank Accounts, Investments, Furniture, Collectibles, etc.
Division of Debt
Credit card balances, student loans, personal loans, etc. Responsibility for all debts must be agreed.
Child Custody
If there are kids involved, you will need to agree on custody. Who will the child(ren) be with, and when? What time and place will the exchanges occur? What about birthdays, vacations, and holidays? All of these details will need to be discussed and agreed to.
Child Support
In Missouri, you may choose to apply the child support amount as calculated by Missouri Form 14, which is an official form provided by the state to assist in determining a fair and reasonable support amount. Or, you and your spouse may come to a separate agreement with an amount you decided with each other.
Spousal Maintenance
Most Uncontested Divorce cases do not involve Spousal Support (aka “Alimony”). However, it may be appropriate in some circumstances. You and your spouse will need to decide how much is fair, and for how long it should be paid.
Why Should We File An Amicable Divorce With Tallent Legal Solutions?
Fixed Fees
We charge an affordable, up-front fixed rate for all Uncontested Divorces. That means you will only pay the Flat Fee, and will never receive surprise hourly billings. You will know up-front exactly how much you can expect to pay for your Divorce.
Fast Filing
Once we have all the information and payment needed, we can usually draft and file your case within 2-4 business days. That’s fast!
Virtual Office
All meetings are conveniently conducted virtually by Video Conference or Teleconference. Back to FAQ
Do We Qualify for an Amicable / Uncontested Divorce?
To qualify for a Flat-Rate, Uncontested Divorce, you and your spouse must agree to be divorced. If either of you disagrees with the idea of divorce, and instead wants to preserve your marriage for any reason, you are not ready for an Uncontested Divorce. Also, you and your spouse must agree on all issues of your divorce. This means that from the beginning of the process, you and your spouse must be able to set aside any negative emotions and cooperate. You must trust your spouse to truthfully disclose all assets, debts, and income. We will not perform any investigation or discovery in the course of our representation. Back to FAQ
Contested vs. Amicable Divorce: What's the Difference?
Contested Divorce: In Missouri, a Divorce is “Contested” if the parties cannot come to agreement on one or more issues of Division of Property, Division of Debt, Child Custody, Child Support, and sometimes, Spousal Maintenance. Instead, one or more of these issues will be decided during the course of litigation. It is the right of either party to decide on contesting the divorce. A contested divorce is often the more expensive of the options, and it is not uncommon for a contested divorce to take many months and sometimes years. Contested divorces are usually time intensive, and can require several court appearances, depositions, subpoenas and testimony. Contested divorces are often extremely stressful, expensive, and emotionally draining, and very often result in a result neither party is happy with.
Uncontested Divorce: Uncontested Divorce is when both parties are able to come to agreement on the issues of their Divorce. When a divorce is uncontested, it is usually far less expensive, takes less time, and is much less stressful than contested litigation. Often, neither party has to appear in Court, and the case can be completed in as little as 30 days after filing. Attorney Fees for an Uncontested Divorce are always a reasonable, affordable, flat rate. The Courts will charge a separate cost of around $145 to file the case. Back to FAQ
What Is My Lawyer's Role In Our Uncontested Divorce?
In an Uncontested Divorce, your Lawyer is here to make sure all documents are personally drafted and accurately reflect your agreement. In our limited representation of the filing party, we do not assist in negotiations, mediations, discovery, or in advising as to what may be legally advantageous to either party. We limit our legal advice to general guidance as to the legality of your agreement. We handle all Court filings for our clients. Back to FAQ
Can I Stop My Spouse From Divorcing Me?
Not really. Missouri is a “no-fault” state, which means either party to a marriage may be granted a Divorce merely on the assertion that the marriage is irretrievably broken. There is no requirement that any proof or evidence be offered in support of this assertion. This means that the only issues necessary to be addressed in a Divorce are Division of Property, Division of Debts, Child Custody, Child Support, and sometimes, Spousal Maintenance. Back to FAQ
In Missouri, Where Can We File Our Uncontested Divorce?
As long as both of you agree to a location, an Uncontested Divorce may be sought anywhere in Missouri, so long as at least one of the parties is a resident of Missouri for at least 90 days. Back to FAQ