ONLINE UNCONTESTED DIVORCE INFORMATION SHEETI understand and agree to the Online Uncontested Divorce Policy and Procedures contained in this information sheet, and by submitting the Domestic Questionnaire, I agree to all of the terms and conditions set forth herein:
1. That I am retaining Turner Law Offices, P.C. for an uncontested divorce. An uncontested divorce is a divorce wherein me and my spouse agree to all terms of the divorce, and that there are no issues that must be resolved in Court. If a dispute arises between me and my spouse, my divorce becomes contested, and another retainer agreement must be entered into between myself and Turner Law Offices, P.C. I understand that Turner Law Offices, P.C. will not do any additional legal work on my behalf other than that described in Paragraph 2 unless an additional retainer fee is paid.
2. That, in consideration of the Online Uncontested Retainer Fee being paid, for the purposes of being represented in an uncontested divorce by Turner Law Offices, P.C., a Complaint for Divorce, a Marital Dissolution Agreement, and a Final Decree of Divorce will be drafted and filed with the Court. These documents must be completed and filed together. The only “grounds” for divorce in an uncontested divorce is irreconcilable differences. Additionally, I understand that I must pay a filing fee to the Court at the time of filing of the documents (said filing fee is NOT included in the Online Uncontested Divorce Retainer. In the event that I have children and/or real estate, I understand that I will incur an additional fee for preparation of a Permanent Parenting Plan and/or Quit Claim Deed.
3. That, if any additional legal work is required other than that set forth in Paragraph 2 above, I will be billed on an hourly basis as follows:
HOURLY RATES
I understand that I will be billed for any and all emails and/or phone calls to Turner Law Offices, P.C. and any and all office expenses incurred in the uncontested divorce. I understand that these fees and expenses are in addition to the Online Uncontested Divorce Retainer fee.
4. That client will make sure that all of the paperwork is properly signed where required. The Complaint must be signed by the client in front of a Notary Public. The Marital Dissolution Agreement must be signed by the client and the spouse in front of a Notary Public. (There is a sign here tag where the signatures are required). Each party may come into Turner Law Offices, P.C. to sign the paperwork, or, if preferred, the paperwork can be taken out of the offices, but must be signed before a Notary Public.
5. The paperwork must be signed and returned to Turner Law Offices, P.C. within thirty (30) days of the date of this Agreement, or Turner Law Offices, P.C. will assume that I have changed my mind and will close my file. If my file should be closed because it has taken more than thirty (30) days to return, I may have my file re-opened by contacting Turner Law Offices, P.C. and asking that my file be re-opened. Any Online Uncontested Divorce Retainer fee paid is non-refundable, and is deemed earned by Turner Law Offices, P.C. upon submitting the Domestic Questionnaire.
6. I understand that there is a mandatory waiting period before I can obtain my divorce. The mandatory waiting period is sixty (60) days without children and ninety (90) days with children. I understand that the mandatory waiting period does not begin to run until the Complaint for Divorce is filed with the Court, and that the Complaint for Divorce will not be filed until I have paid the filing fee.
7. I understand that Turner Law Offices, P.C. will notify me by mail of my final court date once it is set by the Court. Turner Law Offices, P.C. will automatically set the case on the Court’s docket once the mandatory waiting period has expired. I understand that I must immediately notify Turner Law Offices, P.C. of any address or telephone number changes, and if I have moved or changed my contact information and failed to give notification, Turner Law Offices, P.C. may withdraw from representation of me in the Online Uncontested Divorce.
8. I understand that I must pay my retainer fee as set forth in the Legal Representation Agreement or that Turner Law Offices, P.C. will not do any legal work on my behalf. I further understand that I must pay all of my attorneys fees and costs, in full, prior to a court date being set by Turner Law Offices, P.C. to obtain my final decree of divorce
