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Seeking an Uncontested Divorce in Texas?

What Does a Contested vs Uncontested Divorce Mean?

Though movies and TV dramas often portray divorce as a dramatic courtroom battle, most cases never end up in court. In fact, conflict in your divorce is optional.

While it may not make for prime-time viewing, couples who agree on most issues can opt for a low-drama, uncontested divorce in Texas. Hiring a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) to assist in crafting your financial agreement can make the process easier and give you peace of mind knowing you’ve made sound choices.

What Does a Contested vs Uncontested Divorce Mean?

A contested divorce means that one or both parties have one or more matters on which they cannot agree. They might disagree on matters related to finances, the house, or how to arrange child custody. A contested case might require lengthy legal processes like formal discovery, one or more rounds of mediation, and in some rare cases litigation may be involved. A contested divorce can become costly and frustrating very quickly.

If you and your spouse agree that you no longer want to be married and have a general idea of how to divide your assets and debts, you may be good candidates for a money-saving uncontested divorce in Texas. Consider the following questions:

  • Do you and your soon-to-be-ex agree that you no longer want to be married?
  • Do you and your soon-to-be-ex believe that you can work together to reach a fair and equitable settlement?
  • Do you both want a lower cost, lower stress, and more civil way to end your marriage?

If you answered yes to these questions, an uncontested divorce might be right for you.

Why Work with a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA)?

If you and your soon-to-be-ex agree that you want an uncontested divorce, it can help to work with a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) as you move toward a settlement agreement. From putting together your Inventory & Appraisement, to crafting an agreement that is optimized and simple to implement, having an experienced CDFA Professional at your side can help your case run more smoothly.

Having a CDFA on Your Team

Having a CDFA on Your Team

Having a CDFA on your team means you have an expert trained in the intersection of money and matrimony to help you sort through the many high-stakes and irrevocable financial decisions you’ll be making. Your CDFA professional can help you avoid common pitfalls and work hand-in-hand with you and your attorney to craft a well-thought-out agreement.

Further, a CDFA Professional can help you both stay focused on your goal of reaching an agreement, bring creative solutions to the table, and help you think through the short- and long-term consequences of any proposed division.

When Should You Hire a CDFA?

There’s no wrong time to bring a CDFA Professional on to your uncontested divorce team but they will be most effective when you bring them on to the team early in the process.

Whether in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio or Austin, partnering with a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst like Sarah Cuddy can make things much easier in the end.

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