Tampa Uncontested Divorce Attorney

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When couples divorcing in Tampa, Clearwater, Palm Harbor, or a surrounding area agree to all terms, they can reduce the stress of the process through an uncontested divorce rather than a contested divorce. An uncontested divorce in Florida is a great option for many spouses.

This option is often possible for spouses who:

• Have no children
• Do not share many assets or property

But when couples are beginning a divorce, and separation was the first step, it is possible for any couple to decide that the same terms can apply to the final divorce. An uncontested divorce is not for everyone - the legal team at the Law Offices of K. Dean Kantaras, P.A. provide the divorce help you need to decide if uncontested divorce is right for you. Our Florida uncontested divorce lawyers will stick with you every step of the way. We can help you get a fast and easy divorce by filing for a no-contest divorce in Florida. Visit our divorce lawyer reviews to see why clients choose our law firm when they are looking for an uncontested divorce lawyer near them.

Call us today at (727) 939-6113 or contact us online to get started on your uncontested divorce!

Uncontested Divorce in Tampa: A Stress-Free Solution

Since uncontested divorce requires total agreement on all divorce terms, couples divorcing begin with a negotiation process-generally divorce mediation. If the couple was able to resolve all issues, the courtroom process is little more than administrative in nature-there is no need for the judge to make decisions because all terms have already been decided by both parties.

Although filing for and resolving an uncontested divorce is typically relatively simple, the parties must still meet the requirements for an uncontested divorce in Florida:

• At least one spouse has lived in Florida for the last six months;
• The parties agree on terms for the divorce;
• Both parties agree the marriage is irretrievably broken;

There is also available in certain cases a Simplified Dissolution of Marriage. In addition to the requirements above, you can qualify for a simplified uncontested dissolution of marriage if you:

• Do not have minor children; and
• Neither party is seeking alimony.

In a divorce, the party that files for the divorce with the court is called the "petitioner," while the other party is the "respondent."

In most uncontested divorces, the parties draft an agreement detailing the terms of their divorce before the petitioner files for divorce with the court. This enables the court to enter a judgment and finalize the divorce more quickly.

However, an contested divorce can become a uncontested divorce over time if the parties reach an agreement for issues they formerly disagreed on.

Step-by-Step Process for Uncontested Divorce

1. Submit a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage

The petitioner must submit a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage to the court. This petition contains the petitioner's request for the outcome of the divorce, data about the marriage and the petitioner's finances, and any other information the court needs.

2. Await for the Respondent to Be Served

After filing the petition, a third party such as a sheriff or process server must serve the respondent with a notice containing the divorce and a summons to court. In many uncontested divorces, the parties bypass this process by having the respondent fill out an Acceptance and Waiver of Server of Process by Sheriff.

• If your spouse waives their right to respond, the court can proceed with the divorce immediately. If they do not waive their right but fail to respond within 20 days of being served, the court can move on with a default judgment and finalize the divorce.