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Do you want to get divorced but you’re worried about how expensive it will be or how much time you will spend in court presenting your case? If so, you should reach out to our talented team of attorneys at Cali Law to discuss whether uncontested divorce is the right option for your situation. Uncontested divorces usually work for couples who would rather decide their fate than have a judge do it for them. With an uncontested divorce, both parties decide to put aside their differences long enough for them to reach an agreement on the terms of the divorce.

What Is an Uncontested Divorce?

An uncontested divorce is one where both spouses agree on all the major issues of the divorce and don’t have any disputes regarding child custody and support, property division, spousal support, and any other matter relevant to the case.

Divorce in Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, there is a separate type of uncontested divorce known as a "No-fault 1A Divorce." Divorcing couples can file for a 1A divorce under the following conditions:

• Both spouses agree the marriage is irretrievably broken.
• Both spouses agree on child custody, child support, alimony, and debt and asset division.
• Both spouses have stated their agreements in a signed separation agreement.
• The couple seeking divorce files a joint petition for divorce, a joint affidavit of irretrievable breakdown, and individual income statements.

What Are the Benefits of Uncontested Divorce?

When a divorce goes to court, it can be both time-consuming and expensive. However, uncontested divorces are relatively quick and can save a person thousands of dollars in legal fees because they avoid a lengthy legal battle. As a divorce case drags on in court, more and more court fees and legal expenses rack up until it is resolved. But when there are no issues to contest, the legal process moves fairly quickly and the ex-spouses can move on to the next phase of their lives.