An Uncontested Divorce In Georgia Causes Less Damage

By Marie White


It is a sad but undisputable fact that divorces have become commonplace. Marriages simply seldom last and in this modern day and age there are no longer a stigma attached to divorced people. The rate at which marriages are dissolved has even made separate courts dealing with nothing else a necessity. Thousands of attorneys specialize in divorces only. Divorcing can be expensive but an uncontested divorce in Georgia not only cost much less but it is much less traumatic.

Unfortunately, a large number of divorces are typified by acrimony, bitterness and anger. These divorces are normally contested because the partners involved refuse to communicate or compromise. Contested divorces can be extremely expensive because each party has to appoint a lawyer and the lawyers spend a lot of time on the case and when they appear in court, the cost simply escalates sky high.

Reasonable couples that are able to communicate with each other and that are willing to set their emotions aside can save a lot of money and effort by approaching the matter with a willingness to discuss things, to agree on all relevant matters and a willingness to compromise. In these cases much less emotional pain is caused and the entire matter can be finalized relatively quickly.

Because a marriage is a legal bond it can only be dissolved through legal channels. There are many laws involved when a marriage is dissolved and even the most sensible couple may need some help to finalize the matter. If they hire a lawyer, they only need one that will guide them both through the process and present the final agreement to the court for endorsement. This is a much cheaper option.

The cost of hiring even one lawyer that does not even appear in court can be rather high. Very few couples are not aware of the fact that it is not a legal requirement to be represented by one or more lawyers when divorcing. Specially trained counselors can also guide the negotiation process and draw up the settlement agreement. Their services are much cheaper than that of a lawyer.

The less time a professional spends on any specific case, the lower the final bill will be. Divorcing couples can therefore save more money by limiting the time that they spend with their lawyer or counselor. This can be done by privately discussing matters and by reaching all necessary decisions without direct help from the professional. This will leave the lawyer with the final papers to be drawn up.

If a marriage has produced children, then their interests are always of paramount importance. Unfortunately, contested cases are often acrimonious and it is inevitable that the children are hurt and confused by the entire process. Reasonable couple can explain the reasons for divorcing to their children and they can make sure that the children know that they are still loved and that they still have both a father and a mother.

The family unit is the cornerstone of any healthy society. Unfortunately, divorces often destroy these cornerstones and society as a whole suffers. However, if a marriage cannot be saved, then the next best thing is to dissolve it quietly and in a dignified way.




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