While the concept of divorce is familiar to most people, there is a lack of knowledge about the various options available. Many people, especially those who have never been through a divorce themselves, have seen a high-conflict divorce play out in a movie or TV show. In these stereotypical scenes, the spouses do everything in their power to punish and hurt each other. They try to keep as much property, assets, and parenting time for themselves in an attempt to leave the other with nothing or as little as possible.
You might be surprised to learn that many couples manage to end their marriage without this dynamic playing any part. While there are several options for lower-conflict divorce, including collaborative divorce and mediation, this article will explore an interesting alternative known as uncontested divorce. Speak with a knowledgeable DuPage County, IL divorce lawyer to learn more.