Columbus, Ohio Dissolution of Marriage / Uncontested Divorce Attorney
Ending your marriage by agreement and with dignity

At D. Winkler Law Offices, LLC, we understand that parties are often able to resolve their marital relationship by agreement. If you and your spouse are in agreement on the terms and conditions of ending your marriage then a “dissolution of marriage” or an “uncontested divorce” is the most economical and least stressful option to resolve your marital differences.

What is the difference between a Dissolution of Marriage and an Uncontested Divorce?

A dissolution of marriage is where the parties jointly petition the court to dissolve their marriage; whereas, with an uncontested divorce, one party files a complaint with the court. In both instances, the parties have prepared and signed all of the necessary final documents before anything is filed with the court. Practically speaking, the primary difference between a dissolution of marriage and an uncontested divorce is the required attendance at the final court hearing. With a dissolution of marriage both parties must attend the final court hearing; whereas, with an uncontested divorce only the Plaintiff need attend the final hearing, along with a witness. An uncontested divorce is often used when one of the spouses resides outside of the state of Ohio or does not wish to attend the final court hearing.

Resolving marital differences by agreement, either by dissolution of marriage or an uncontested divorce provides the parties control over how they wish to end the marriage. Should children be involved, a dissolution of marriage and uncontested divorce allows the parties to craft a custody arrangement and parenting schedule that is tailored to their specific lifestyles and work schedules.

If at all possible, I recommend resolving marital differences by agreement using a dissolution of marriage or uncontested divorce. To that end, I offer my clients an affordable flat-fee option that includes all legal services from the initial client meeting to preparing and filing documents with the Court and attendance at the final hearing. A dissolution of marriage or uncontested divorce can often be finalized in less than two months.

What must be addressed in a Dissolution?

Depending on your circumstances, a dissolution of marriage must address some basic issues such as the following:

• Allocating marital assets
• Payment of marital debts
• Use of marital assets
• Spousal Support (if necessary)
• Child Custody (if applicable)
• Parenting Time (if applicable)
• Child Support (if applicable)

Columbus, Ohio Dissolution of Marriage / Uncontested Divorce Lawyer

If you would like to speak with me regarding divorce, dissolution, child custody, child support, establishing parental rights, legal separation, spousal support, grandparent / companionship rights, stepparent adoptions and annulment of marriages, please e-mail or call (614) 461-5708 for a FREE telephone consultation.

Columbus, Ohio, Family Law Attorney Dirken D. Winkler