Uncontested Divorce

A divorce proceeding in the state of Oklahoma can be either contested or uncontested, and there can be some misunderstandings regarding these terms. What they refer to is whether or not the divorcing couple can reach an agreement on all of the terms of the divorce. In Oklahoma there are fault and no-fault divorces, but there can be a divorce that is filed on the ground of fault that is uncontested, and a no-fault divorce action could wind up being contested.

The terms that would need to be agreed upon for a divorce to go through uncontested would be the division of shared property and mutually assumed debt; the question of whether or not spousal support will be paid and if so, how much will be paid; and matters involving the children. The child-related divorce terms that have to be decided upon are that of primary physical custody, a visitation schedule, and of course the payment of child support.

When you consider all of the matters that must be discussed and just how sensitive they are you may think that a high percentage of divorce proceedings are contested. This is actually not the case, and the national statistics on the matter are rather surprising. Some nine out of every ten divorce proceedings are uncontested, so the vast majority of couples who are going through a divorce can reach terms that they both feel comfortable with.

The primary reason why most divorces are uncontested is because people generally consider all of the details before they actually file for divorce. Dissolving a marriage has some serious implications for the parties at the center of the action as well as the rest of the family, and it is not something that people take lightly. They recognize the importance of being fair to one another and can usually work together cooperatively and avoid a contested divorce.

For legal advice about an uncontested divorce proceeding, contact an experienced Lawton OK divorce attorney.