If you are considering filing for divorce, you may be concerned about whether your divorce will be contested or uncontested. While uncontested divorce is generally less expensive and faster, you and your spouse may have differences that need to be resolved through a contested process.
At the law firm of Mitchell A. Byrd, PLLC, we have an extensive background handling contested and uncontested divorces throughout central and eastern Tennessee. We can help you understand the differences between contested and uncontested divorce and pursue whichever option is right for you. Contact our law firm today to schedule a consultation with a highly skilled uncontested divorce lawyer.
Helping Clients Navigate Through Tennessee's Divorce Process
Since 1976, our law firm has handled contented and uncontested divorces in Tennessee. Our firm's Chattanooga divorce attorneys have an in-depth understanding of the divorce process. We will apply our years of experience and legal skills to help you navigate through the divorce process. We are committed to addressing any of your concerns through leaving you with no surprises regarding contested and uncontested divorces.
An uncontested divorce is a divorce in which the parties submit an agreed order and signed plan with their divorce filing. A judge still has to review the divorce agreement to ensure that is complies with state law, but otherwise, there is no litigation involved.
A contested divorce is a divorce in which the parties do not agree on all of the terms of the divorce at the beginning of the process. When a divorce is contested in Tennessee, it initially goes into mediation, and if it cannot be resolved that way, there must be a trial.
Just because a divorce is contested does not mean that it will end with a trial. Most contested divorces are resolved through mediation and negotiation. We work with our clients and other professionals to keep cases out of court unless it is absolutely necessary to go to trial.
The Chattanooga divorce attorneys at our firm are concerned about the great expense associated with the trial of a divorce case. Your budget is one primary consideration to our overall plan for you.
Contact Highly Skilled Contested Divorce Attorneys in Hamilton County
To discuss your concerns about the divorce process and how we can help, contact our law firm online or call 877-838-0844 to schedule an in-person consultation or arrange a free preliminary telephone assessment.
