Want a divorce without a battle?
At Houston Family Law, we are dedicated to helping clients acheive their peace in a thoughtful way. We understand that a divorce is hard, and that is why we strive to make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible.
Cole Eckhoff has been dedicated to helping clients navigate their divorces amicably since he joined the Cornell Uncontested Divorce Project as a law student in February 2018.
An uncontested divorce is often the best for everyone involved - financially and emotionally.
Trust our team to help develop your approach to divorce. We are here to support you every step of the way.
Timeline
Step 1
Consultation
The first step is to understand your situation, discuss your rights, and answer all your questions. Cole will work with you to develop a strategy to achieve your goals as quickly and efficiently as possible, prioritizing what matters most to you.
Step 2
Petition
Cole Eckhoff will file your petition for divorce. Filing the petition starts a 60-day waiting period before the divorce can be granted. Special circumstances may justify waiving the 60-day waiting period. If all parties have signed off on the proposed final decree of divorce, we ask the Court to sign the decree on the 61st day after we filed the petition.
Step 3
Negotiation
Negotiations will vary. Some clients come in with a settlement worked out with their spouse, while others may need advise to make an offer that their partner will accept. We tailor our negotiation strategy to you and your spouse.
Step 4
Signing
If you and your spouse are able to reach an agreement, we will prepare a final decree of divorce to be signed by you and your spouse, whether on paper or on docusign.
Step 5
Entry
We will send your final decree to the Court for review and signature. If the Court requires it, the parties will submit written testimony or appear in Court to announce their agreement. When the Court signs the decree, you are divorced.
Step 6
Post-Decree Documents
Depending on your settlement, we may prepare deeds, deeds of trust, QDROs (for dividing retirement plan benefits), liens, or other documents as needed to effectuate your agreement.
Step 7
Enforcement
If a former spouse violates the decree, Houston Family Law can file a suit on your behalf to enforce your agreement. Depending on the circumstances, the Court may issue a judgment that the offending spouse pay the other's attorney's fees.