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When both spouses are on the same page, divorce can be handled efficiently and with far less stress. Uncontested divorce doesn't mean you don't need a lawyer — it means the legal process can move faster when you have one who knows what they're doing. At The Davies Law Firm, we help Rochelle Park and Bergen County couples finalize uncontested divorces with all the paperwork done correctly and none of the unnecessary complications. Attorney Robert Davies has guided couples through uncontested divorce for over 40 years. We handle all the documents, draft the marital settlement agreement, manage the court filings, and walk you through every step. Free consultations are available for new clients.
An uncontested divorce is one where both spouses have reached full agreement on all key issues before going to court:
You don’t need to have agreed on everything before you call us. Sometimes couples need help working through what the issues actually are, making sure nothing gets overlooked, and confirming that the terms they’ve discussed are legally sound. What matters is that by the time the divorce is finalized, both spouses are fully in agreement on all material issues.
Compared to contested divorce, an uncontested divorce is typically:
That last point deserves some attention. When your divorce goes to trial, a judge decides — based on what they hear in a limited amount of time — what happens to your assets, your children, and your financial future. In an uncontested divorce, you shape those decisions yourselves. Within the bounds of what New Jersey law allows, you’re in charge.
Our role is to make sure everything is legally sound and that nothing falls through the cracks. Here’s what we handle:
Here’s a general overview of how it works in New Jersey:
The timeline from filing to final decree depends on the court’s schedule, but uncontested divorces move significantly faster than contested ones. With everything properly prepared from the start, delays are minimized.
Uncontested doesn’t mean simple. We’ve seen DIY divorces create expensive legal problems years later because the paperwork wasn’t handled correctly. Common issues include:
Our job is to make sure your agreement covers everything completely and with enough specificity to actually protect you — now and later.
One attorney cannot represent both spouses — that’s an ethical conflict of interest. However, one spouse can hire our firm to prepare and manage the paperwork while the other spouse reviews the documents independently or with their own separate attorney. When the split is genuinely amicable and both parties understand what they’re signing, this approach works well.
You can still proceed with a mostly uncontested divorce. The agreed issues are handled through a settlement agreement, and only the contested issue goes before the court. This is far more efficient than a fully contested divorce.
With all agreements in place and paperwork properly filed, typically 3-6 months. Most delays come from court scheduling or incomplete documentation — both of which we work to prevent.
One spouse typically appears for the final hearing, which is brief — usually 15-20 minutes. We prepare you fully. The other spouse generally doesn’t need to be present.
NJ allows no-fault divorce on the grounds of irreconcilable differences (18 months) or separation (18 months living separate and apart). The timeframe matters, so we’ll review your specific situation when you call.
Yes. Couples with complex financial situations, businesses, or substantial assets complete uncontested divorces regularly. The settlement agreement simply needs to be more detailed and carefully drafted. We handle these cases with the attention they deserve.
Contact The Davies Law Firm today for a free consultation. We handle uncontested divorce for clients throughout Rochelle Park and Bergen County, NJ.
THE DAVIES LAW FIRM, P.A.
Robert F. Davies, Esq.
