As a Lake County uncontested divorce lawyer, people sometimes call me wanting an uncontested divorce – but without being in full agreement.
That’s where divorce mediation can comes in. Divorce mediation can lead to an uncontested divorce in Illinois. Please see this simple explanation of how that process might work.
Discuss mediation with your spouse
It takes two to mediation. Sometimes people call me and they say they want to mediate, but the other person doesn’t want to. If that’s the case, mediation won’t work.
If you both agree you’d like to mediation, then you’re good to go.
But if not, you can possibly encourage your spouse to mediation your divorce by focusing on all the benefits of an uncontested divorce in Lake County, Illinois.
Find a mediator
There are many mediators out there. A bunch of them are social workers that have a frighteningly low understanding of the law.
That’s why a divorce mediator should be a divorce lawyer. Divorce lawyers know the law, and what agreements a judge will accept. as a divorce lawyer myself, I’ve also seen the problems that happen after a divorce is finalized – and I litigate them in court.
Mediate your divorce
A divorce mediator is a neutral person who helps two spouses reach an agreement.
Divorce mediation can take many paths, but one of the most common is as follows:
- Gather basic information
- Assess the issues
- Discuss the issues to reach an agreement
- Draft a memorandum of understanding (MOU) reflecting the agreement
Start an uncontested divorce
After you reach an agreement through divorce mediation, you are ready to get an uncontested in Illinois.
An uncontested divorce can be quick, and affordable. And it can usually be accomplished in a bit more than one month.