Uncontested Divorces
We frequently receive telephone calls from potential clients asking, "What do you charge for an uncontested divorce?"
Unfortunately, this question is generally impossible to answer right off the bat. There are hundreds of variables which influence the cost of a divorce.
Sometimes we get a call from a person who say he (or she) wants an uncontested divorce because "I've decided what I'm going to give her (or him)." Equally often, the other spouse has a somewhat different idea of what her or she is entitled to take from the marriage. What does this create? Conflict. And if there is conflict, the divorce is not uncontested.
Details matter
On the other hand, we get calls from people who say, "We've worked this all out. We just want a divorce." But, when we start asking questions about the division of debts, division of retirement and pension funds, the refinancing of the mortgage on the house, etc., we find that the parties usually have not thought this through quite as thoroughly as an experienced family law attorney and that maybe there are real issues that have not truly been agreed upon.
Representing both spouses
"If we think we have it all worked out, can you represent both us?" The short answer is "No!". An attorney cannot represent both parties in a divorce and the Indiana Supreme Court agrees with this position. Please proceed with caution if an attorney promises to represent both you and your spouse.
One attorney can, however, represent one of the parties while the other party can either proceed without legal counsel or, perhaps, engage an attorney only for the purpose of reviewing a settlement agreement. This could save the parties a good deal of money in a low-conflict divorce.
Considering divorce? We are committed to protecting your interests. With so much at stake in your divorce you need experienced and knowledgeable attorneys. Contact the family law attorneys at Waters, Tyler, Scott, Hofmann & Doane -- (812) 949-1114. Weekend and evening appointmens available; major credit cards accepted.
