There’s no house, no retirement accounts to divide. The kids are grown. Maybe there is some debt or assets to divide, but for the most part, they are ready to move on with their lives and need a Divorce Decree signed by a judge.

An uncontested divorce is one where both spouses agree to all the terms of the divorce. It is not contested. It is not adversarial. The parties have figured out how to divide the assets and liabilities.

An uncontested divorce is not for everyone. For example, figuring out issues surrounding children can be difficult. Drafting a workable parenting plan can be a challenge. Figuring out child support can likewise be contentious. And, with that complexity comes opportunities for disagreement.

Same with real estate. There are numerous complicated decisions which need to be made if real estate is going to be sold, or if one spouse is going to buy out the other. You have to be aware of bank rules and taxes.

And, same with retirement accounts. Different types of retirement accounts are split differently. Figuring out the value of a pension requires an actuarial. It is not straightforward. Sometimes federal law governs how the retirement account will be split.

An Oregon Divorce Mediation Services uncontested divorce is quick, inexpensive and easy. For those situations where it is appropriate, we send out an online questionnaire, review your responses, prepare all the court documents and then file it with the court. Our process is designed to be convenient, fast and affordable.

If you and your spouse are mostly in agreement, and an uncontested divorce is not appropriate, you might consider the Digital Divorce Navigation. This option guides you through the process and the decisions which go into the more complicated tasks.

Give Oregon Divorce Mediation Services a call. We are happy to discuss your situation and see if you qualify for an uncontested divorce.