Uncontested Divorce Overview – for Fast and Affordable Divorce

Uncontested divorce in Illinois is the topic of this cite. I’ve written many articles about different aspects of getting a fast and affordable uncontested divorce. This article is as summary of some of my more popular articles. Or, if you are ready to get started, contact me online or at 312-554-5433 .

FAQ on uncontested divorce lawyers

Some people have questions about the role of a divorce lawyer in an uncontested divorce in Illinois – so I wrote this article. The article is written in an FAQ format, and ask the following questions:

  1. Can a write an agreement myself?
  2. Can I use an online divorce document preparation service?
  3. Can I file the case myself?

The article is really just a brief over view, but can give you a decent idea of the role of a uncontested divorce lawyer in Illinois.

How mediation can lead to uncontested divorce

Many people who want  a fast and affordable uncontested divorce realize that fighting is expensive, and time-consuming. So they want to try mediation.

In this article, I explain what mediation is, how mediation can lead to an uncontested divorce, and caution people about mediation who simply don’t know what they’re doing (many of them are not lawyers).

As divorce mediator and a lawyer, I know that mediation can lead to a quick and affordable uncontested divorce in Illinois.

Before you hire a divorce lawyer, read this!

There are a lot of divorce lawyers out there. It can be hard to figure out who to hire to start your divorce. So I wrote this article as something you should read before you hire a lawyer.

Some of the points mentioned in the article are as follows:

  1. Fighting is expensive
  2. Divorce can be unpredictable
  3. It takes two to tango
  4. Divorce lawyers view talking to you as work

There’s no way to cover everything you need to know before hiring a lawyer. But I think you will be in a better position if you first consider some of the points I mentioned.

Free divorce consultation Must Read!

If you’re like me, you like free stuff. If you want a divorce, then you probably would like a free divorce consultation.

But just as there’s no free lunch, I don’t think there is truly a free divorce consultation. I look at this article as busting the myths about free divorce consultations. I pose the following questions in the article:

  1. Why do you need a free consultation?
  2. What is the cost of a free consultation?
  3. What lawyers offer free consultations?
  4. What is the alternative to a free consultation?
  5. Can’t I just start my uncontested divorce? Hint, read: this article about starting an uncontested divorce in Illinois.