Do I really need a Lawyer for an Uncontested Divorce
It's always beneficial have some guidance when filing for uncontested divorce in Ontario. It seems simple, but there are many complicated government forms that have to be accurately completed as part of the uncontested divorce process. A Law Society of Ontario licenced lawyer can guide you through an uncontested divorce and ensure your application is filled out and filed correctly. 

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How a Lawyer Can Help
When divorcing spouses agree to engage in an uncontested divorce there’s an expectation that everything will go smoothly, problems (if any) will easily be overcome, and the whole thing will be over in just a few months. This is often the case if the marriage was of short duration, there were no children, and few assets were accumulated.

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However, most divorces involve children, post-divorce spousal support and the splitting of assets accumulated during the marriage. Assets such as bank accounts, houses, vehicles, shares, jewelry, pension plans, life insurance, etc. as well as the payment of outstanding debts such as credit card balances, mortgages, etc. And if there are children involved, issues such as child custody, child visitation, and child support must be resolved, and in the case of the children, they must be resolved to the court’s, not the parents’, satisfaction.

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Emotions can run high when dealing with these issues and this is where an experienced uncontested divorce lawyer can provide the guidance and assistance to help you and your spouse reach amicable uncontested divorce settlement quickly and relatively easily, by not letting their client's unchecked emotions turn a quick, inexpensive uncontested divorce into a bitter, long drawn out and expensive contested divorce.

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DIY Almost Never Works
Some people attempt to save money by taking the ‘DIY’ or ‘Do It Yourself’ approach and attempting their own uncontested divorce by paying $199 online and answering a bunch of canned questions that may or may not have relevance to their particular family situation. The result is often an uncontested divorce that is unacceptable to the court, requiring a lawyer to step in and fix it. This can prove very costly, especially if the matter has to go before a court to be resolved. Generally, it is less expensive to do an uncontested divorce correctly from the beginning with the help of a Law Society of Ontario Licensed Lawyer who has been trained to help you craft an uncontested divorce agreement in accordance with the law.

 

Bottom Line
Involving a qualified divorce lawyer to guide you through the uncontested divorce process will not only ensure your interests are protected but the end result will be an agreement that meets both your and your spouse's expectations, all legal requirements, and prevent future disputes that could convert an inexpensive and amicable uncontested divorce to a bitter and very expensive contested one. 

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Our lawyers and caring support staff are dedicated to guiding our clients through the uncontested divorce process swiftly, amicably and satisfactorily. Call us at 1-888-341-5889.Speak to a directly to a licensed lawyer. The initial consultation is always FREE!

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