IL divorce lawyerFiling an uncontested divorce can save you and your spouse the hassle and expense of going to court. Uncontested divorce is also usually much faster than contested divorce because you will not need to wait for a court to act or spend time gathering evidence. While being amicable with your spouse can make negotiating a divorce agreement much easier, even spouses who have a very high-conflict relationship can use mediation or attorney-facilitated negotiation to achieve an uncontested divorce. Even if you and your spouse are planning to work with a mediator, you should also be represented by an experienced DuPage County, IL divorce lawyer.

Mediators Are Used to High-Conflict Divorce Cases

Divorce mediators are well-prepared to help spouses who are not on good terms. Most people who are getting divorced are not on good terms and are prone to arguing and rehashing the disputes that led to the divorce. A good mediator can help keep the conversation productive and focused when the parties begin to argue or get off-topic.