UNCONTESTED DIVORCE - NO CHILDREN
A simpler path through an agreed divorce.
Catena Law assists with Texas uncontested divorces where both spouses are able to agree on the terms of the divorce and the case does not involve minor children. The goal is to help you understand the process, prepare or review the necessary documents, and move the case forward as efficiently as possible.
An uncontested divorce generally works best when both spouses agree that the marriage should end and are able to agree on the issues that must be resolved. If there is a dispute over property, debt, support, or another material term, the case may require a different type of representation.
Catena Law focuses on agreed divorces without children and can help determine whether your situation fits this limited-scope process.
What makes a divorce uncontested?
How Catena Law Can Help
Divorce Petition & Filings
Start the case with the right documents in place.
Catena Law can prepare the Original Petition for Divorce and other documents needed to begin and move an agreed Texas divorce forward. Depending on the case, this may also include documents addressing service or waiver, required notices, and other filings needed before the divorce can be finalized.
The scope can be tailored to whether you need help from the beginning of the case or assistance with a divorce that has already been filed.
Property & Agreement Terms
Make sure the agreement is actually reflected in the paperwork.
Even in an uncontested divorce, the spouses may need to address how property, debts, accounts, vehicles, or other financial matters will be handled.
Catena Law can help review the agreed terms and prepare the divorce documents so the written agreement reflects what the parties have actually decided. If a material issue remains disputed, the matter may no longer be appropriate for this limited uncontested-divorce service.
Limited-Scope Divorce Guidance
Get legal help with the part of the process you need.
Catena Law may assist with a defined part of an agreed divorce, such as preparing documents, reviewing paperwork, explaining next steps, or helping identify what remains to be completed.
The scope is established at the outset based on the assistance you need.
Final Decree Preparation & Review
The final paperwork should match the agreement you reached.
The Final Decree of Divorce is the document that sets out the court’s final orders and the terms of the divorce. Catena Law can prepare a proposed decree or review an existing draft for consistency with the parties’ agreement and the issues that need to be addressed.
This service may also be useful if you have handled earlier portions of the divorce yourself but want an attorney to review the final documents before the case is completed.
Sometimes you just need help moving an agreed divorce through the process.
Not every divorce requires an attorney to take over the case from beginning to end. When both spouses are able to agree on the terms of the divorce, you may simply need help preparing the paperwork, reviewing the documents, understanding what comes next, or making sure the agreement is properly reflected in the final decree.
Catena Law offers limited-scope assistance for appropriate uncontested divorces without children. The scope can be tailored to the help you actually need, whether that means assistance with a particular document or guidance through several stages of the process.
If the case becomes contested or requires representation beyond the agreed scope, we’ll discuss that before moving forward.
- you and your spouse do not have minor children together and no pregnancy is involved;
- both of you are able to agree on the terms of the divorce;
- you need help preparing, reviewing, or completing the divorce documents;
- any property and debt issues can be resolved by agreement; and
- the matter does not require contested hearings or ongoing litigation.
This may be a good fit if you:
Not sure whether your divorce fits? Tell me a little about your situation, and we can determine whether this limited-scope service is appropriate.
Ready to move an agreed divorce forward?
Tell me a little about your situation. We’ll determine whether Catena Law is a good fit and what the next step should be.