Merrillville, Indiana, Uncontested Divorce Lawyer
Most of the time, divorces are contentious, provoking feelings of animosity and vindictiveness. However, a marriage doesn't have to end this way. Some couples can dissolve their marriage and settle relevant issues through an uncontested divorce.
My name is Julie R. Glade, and I am a divorce attorney in Merrillville, Indiana. My experience as a mental health nurse allows me to help you with the emotional and psychological aspects of divorce. I have extensive knowledge in divorce procedure, which entails exploring all the relevant issues and drafting the appropriate paperwork to help couples end their union amicably. Contact me today to schedule an appointment, and let me offer you my divorce services to help with your uncontested divorce.
Compassionate Counsel for Couples Committed to Reaching a Conclusion
Negotiating a divorce takes a qualified lawyer who can help couples come together one last time to settle their differences and work out a settlement that suits everyone. In fact, under new law in Lake County, the courts now require that you seek out all other forms of negotiation before filing pleadings and bringing your divorce case to court.
As a registered mediator, I can help serve as an independent third-party who will help mediate all your existing issues. I hope to help you reach an agreement where you are both comfortable with the terms of your divorce. I would not represent either side, so if communication breaks down, you would both need to seek alternate counsel.
I can also represent one side as their attorney and help negotiate on your behalf if you choose to use another mediator or just deal with your spouse's counsel. I would try to avoid controversy and combativeness, making the process as smooth as possible. If you can settle your differences and work towards an agreement without involving the court, this will save a tremendous amount of time and money. An uncontested divorce can allow you to avoid stepping into court altogether.
Once couples are in agreement about all the items and issues that pertain to their divorce, they will also need someone who can file the appropriate paperwork. At my firm, we can draft and file all the necessary documents needed for an uncontested divorce, including:
- Appearances
- Verified petition of dissolution of marriage
- Verified waiver of final hearing
- Settlement agreement and decree of dissolution of marriage
- Child visitation, schedules for minor children
- Child support worksheets
An uncontested divorce can all be done on paper. It can avoid time, divorce court, costs and causing unnecessary animus, especially when young children are involved. If you feel you and your spouse can work out most of the issues, you should contact me, and we can start the process of dissolving your marriage so you can each move on.
