Two concrete paths with painted arrows each pointing to the opposite direction. Divorce doesn’t always have to be a drawn-out and contentious process. Instead, spouses who agree on the terms of their ...

Contested vs. Uncontested: At first glance, the distinction between these terms can seem intimidating. “Contested” may suggest a drawn-out legal battle, while “uncontested” sounds simple and ...

I get a number of questions about uncontested divorces in my family law practice in North Carolina. I find that many times, people have an incorrect or incomplete understanding of what uncontested ...

We all know divorces are not uncommon in the U.S. Some of the most public splits over the years have included those of celebrities such as Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony, ...

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — New York overhauled uncontested joint divorce, with the New York State Unified Court Sytem (UCS) announcing a simplified process at the end of January. Now, when couples agree ...

Divorce is an important aspect of family life in the United States that shapes living arrangements, financial well-being and parenting. In 2023, over 1.8 million Americans divorced. Additionally, a ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...