Why Get a Summary Divorce?
Summary divorce is an easier and cheaper alternative to a more traditional divorce, assuming you meet certain requirements. While these requirements vary from state to state and sometimes even from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, they generally include the following:
- The marriage must have been short, usually under five years.
- There must be no children from the marriage, although in some areas this is changed to mean that any child custody issues have already been resolved prior to filing.
- There must be little or no mutual real estate property.
- There must be little marital property, meaning communal property such as cars, etc.
- Personal property must also be at a minimum.
If you meet these requirements, you could qualify for a summary divorce. But you may be wondering, should I? What benefits does the summary divorce offer? Are there any side effects? If you have any in-depth questions about summary divorce, contact the West Palm Beach divorce lawyers of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A., by calling 561-353-2800 today.
The Benefits of the Summary Divorce
There is no “catch” to the ease of the summary divorce. Once the procedure is completed, you and your spouse are no longer married, just like any other type of divorce. The downsides, of course, are the difficulties in meeting the qualifications: if you have too much property, too much debts, or children, summary divorce may not be an option you’re able to take.
However, if you meet the qualifications, a summary divorce may be the quickest, least expensive, and most efficient option you have to end your marriage.
Contact Us
If you or someone you love is going through a divorce and would like to know if they meet the requirements for a summary divorce, contact the West Palm Beach divorce lawyers of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A., by calling 561-353-2800.
