DuPage County, IL Uncontested Divorce Attorneys

Dedicated Lawyers Working to Negotiate Divorce Settlements in DuPage County, Illinois

If you are considering a divorce, you might assume that the process will be filled with bitterness, anger, and contentiousness between you and your spouse. While some divorces do follow that path, yours does not need to end up that way. It is possible to end your marriage in a manner that allows both spouses to feel respected, valued, and heard.

Attorney Matthew M. Williams and the team at The Law Office of Matthew M. Williams, P.C. understand that the way that your divorce is handled will set the tone for your post-divorce life. We have helped many clients through the process of uncontested divorce, affording them the chance to move on with their lives sooner and at less cost compared to traditional divorce litigation.

What Is an Uncontested Divorce?

There are two ways to interpret the term "uncontested divorce." The first way is to describe a situation where you file your divorce petition, but your spouse refuses or otherwise fails to respond. Your spouse is not formally contesting the divorce, but he or she is not participating in the process at all. A situation like this could result in a default judgment of divorce being entered by the court.

The second interpretation is the more common and better-understood interpretation, and it describes a scenario in which you and your spouse have reached an agreement on most or all of the important issues related to your divorce before going to court. An uncontested divorce, in this context, means that there are very few, if any, concerns that must be addressed, and you and your spouse are open to resolving the remaining issues in a cooperative manner.

As in any divorce case, your uncontested divorce must give consideration to:

• Identification, evaluation, and division of marital property
• Maintenance, also called spousal support or alimony
• A parenting plan that will address parental responsibilities and parenting time
• Child support and other expenses for your children
• Attorneys' fees and court costs
• Any other pertinent details

Uncontested Divorce Counsel in DuPage County

It is understandable that you might be thinking about skipping the costs associated with hiring an attorney, especially if you and your spouse have worked out most of the details of your case. Illinois law does not require you to hire a lawyer for your divorce, but trying to handle your divorce on your own is not recommended.

The laws that govern the divorce process can be complicated, and it is very easy to make a mistake. Even a minor error could result in thousands of dollars in unnecessary support payments, the loss of valuable assets, or costly attorney fees to fix the errors later.

We have been practicing divorce and family law for more than 20 years, and our team has a full understanding of how the laws in Illinois apply to divorce cases. We will help you and your spouse reach a common-sense agreement that resolves the relevant issues in your divorce. Along the way, we will help you identify any potential concerns before they can become major problems.

If you and your spouse have already reached an agreement, we can help you draft a settlement that can be presented to the court for approval, often for an affordable flat fee. Our rates start at just $1,500 plus court costs for a divorce with no children. The rate is $2,000 plus court costs for a divorce that involves minor children. These flat rates include preparation of the divorce settlement and parenting plan, an initial revision, and all required legal filings.

If there are still issues that you and your spouse need help resolving, your case might not qualify for flat-fee pricing, but we also offer reasonable retainers and flexible payment plans as part of our commitment to you.

Contact Our DuPage County, IL Uncontested Divorce Lawyers

For more information about uncontested divorce in Illinois, contact our DuPage County divorce attorneys. Call 630-409-8184 for a free, confidential consultation at our office. We serve clients in DuPage County and the surrounding areas.