What is a Florida Uncontested Agreed Divorce?

Your divorce proceeding is uncontested if you and your spouse agree on all aspects of your divorce. This means that your spouse answers stating that he or she does not contest any allegations in the divorce petition.  Or if after petition and answer, you and your spouse come to an amicable resolution to all issues.

Once you and your spouse reach an agreement on all issues of your divorce, it will be necessary to prepare a written Settlement Agreement, which is signed by both parties, and which defines the terms of the agreement.  This agreement is then submitted to the court for approval at a final hearing. 

Only the petitioner needs to be present at the final hearing, at which time the court will generally enter a final judgment approving the agreement and dissolving the marriage.

Marital Assets and Liabilities

You and your spouse agree on terms and conditions for the distribution of assets and liabilities. (includes but not limited to: marital home, auto loans, credit card bills, utilities bills, retirements, business).

Alimony You and your spouse agree on whether whether a spouse will receive alimony, how much and for how long.

Minor Children In divorce involving minor children, family courts are required to establish a time-sharing schedule and parental responsibility before entering a final judgment.  Your divorce proceeding is uncontested if you and your spouse agree on a specific visitation schedule, including You and your spouse should discuss all aspects of child rearing and A time-sharing schedule and parental responsibility.