If you and your spouse agree on how to end your marriage, an uncontested divorce is usually the fastest and least expensive way through. I make sure the paperwork is right the first time, so your agreement holds up and your case doesn’t stall at the clerk’s office.
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A divorce is uncontested when both spouses agree on every issue before the case is filed. That includes dividing property and debts, alimony, and, if you have children, custody, the parenting schedule, and child support. If even one issue is still open, the case is contested until you resolve it.
Most uncontested divorces in Georgia are filed on no-fault grounds, meaning the marriage is “irretrievably broken.” Neither spouse has to prove the other did anything wrong.
You are likely a good fit for an uncontested divorce if:
If you agree on most things but not everything, we can often close the gap through negotiation or mediation and still keep the case out of a contested trial.
Most of my uncontested cases are filed in Athens-Clarke and Oconee counties, which make up the Western Judicial Circuit. I also file in Madison, Oglethorpe, Jackson, Barrow, Walton, Morgan, Greene, Putnam, Wilkes, Elbert, Hart, and Franklin counties. Each court has its own filing preferences, and getting those details right keeps your case from sitting in a stack.
If you have children, the judge may require both parents to complete a short parenting seminar before the divorce is final. I’ll tell you which program your court accepts.
An uncontested divorce costs far less than a contested one because there are no hearings, discovery, or trial. What you pay depends on:
I’ll give you a clear fee at your consultation, before you commit to anything.
Online forms look simple, but small mistakes cause real problems. A vague property clause, a child support worksheet that doesn’t match the agreement, or a missing retirement division order can leave you back in court later. When you hire Samuel Thomas Law, you work directly with me from the first call to the final decree.
I can represent only one spouse. Your spouse is free to have the agreement reviewed by their own lawyer.
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A judge cannot grant a no-fault divorce until at least 31 days after your spouse is served. Many uncontested cases are final within one to two months of filing, depending on the court’s schedule.
Usually, no. Most judges in the Western Circuit (Athens-Clarke and Oconee) sign the final decree based on the paperwork. If your judge holds a short final hearing, I’ll prepare you for it.
No. A lawyer can represent only one spouse. I can draft the agreement for my client, and your spouse is free to have their own lawyer review it.
Bring the open issues to your consultation. Many couples settle the last few points through negotiation or mediation and still finish without a contested trial.
You or your spouse must have lived in Georgia for at least six months before filing.
If you and your spouse are on the same page, let’s put it in writing the right way. Call or text 706-546-0999, email customerservice@samuelthomaslaw.com, or book online. You will work directly with your attorney from the first call to the final decree.