Thinking about getting an uncontested divorce? You’ll want to know some basics first.

Many couples who are ready to end their marriage will pursue an uncontested divorce, thinking it’s a shortcut to living happily apart for ever after. But it may not be quite as simple as you think to get a “quickie” divorce.

Before you and your soon-to-be ex start down this path, here are five things you’ll want to consider about an uncontested divorce:

To learn more about the divorce process in general, check out FindLaw’s comprehensive section on Divorce and download our free Guide to Getting a Divorce.

Related Resources:

  • Is an Uncontested Divorce Your Best Option? (FindLaw’s Law and Daily Life)
  • 5 Potential Pitfalls of an Uncontested Divorce (FindLaw’s Law and Daily Life)
  • 10 Best States for Getting a Divorce (FindLaw’s Law and Daily Life)
  • Get an Affordable Uncontested Divorce Package for Your State (LegalStreet.com)(Disclosure: LegalStreet and FindLaw.com are owned by the same company.)

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