Uncontested Attorney Fees:

Jim Johnson practices in Benton County and Washington County, Arkansas

No children and no property ..................................................................$450.00
Children and/or property rights..........................................begins at....$650.00
Joint Custody and/or property rights..................................begins at....$750.00

Uncontested Step-parent Adoption Attorney Fees:
Signed consents.....................................................................begins at...$750.00

Uncontested Minor Guardianship Attorney Fees:
Signed consents and waivers.................................................begins at...$750.00


Jim Johnson's hourly fee is $150 per hour.

Uncontested Divorce:

An uncontested action is where the parties agree to a complete settlement of all of the issues without litigation through written settlement agreements. The attorney does not serve any legal documents on the other party. Sometimes the parties are able to reach agreements from the onset, and sometimes negotiation between the parties is required. An uncontested action is still a legal proceeding, and any uncontested action must be approved by the Court requiring a short uncontested hearing where an order is signed.

It is not wise to be your own lawyer. You should hire an experienced attorney.


Advantages of Uncontested Divorce

For the majority of cases, uncontested divorces are advantageous to all parties involved in almost every way. First of all, an uncontested divorce is substantially less expensive than a contested divorce. The parties are able to save money not only on attorney’s fees, but also on case related costs, such as service fees, deposition costs, witness costs, the costs of discovery, trial expenses, and the like.

Second, an uncontested divorce is almost always much faster than a contested divorce. If the parties are able to reach agreements early on, then the entire divorce can be done within a matter of a few months, with most of that time just waiting for the court date or for the 30 day waiting period to pass. Contested cases can take anywhere from several months to a year or more to complete.

Third, contested divorces not only require a large investment of time and money, but they also can carry an enormous emotional and physical toll. Contested divorce litigation, by its very nature, pits the husband and wife, mother and father, directly against each other in court. Bringing all of the facts and “dirty laundry” that have caused the parties to get divorced to a head in a courtroom can create a very hostile, stressful, and often times unproductive situation, which can affect the parties and their children for many years.

Fourth, when it comes to children, the parents usually are in a much better position than the Court to determine what is best for their family. Parties can take control of their own future by negotiating their settlement and parenting arrangement. Courts will generally approve settlements as long as they are fair, conscionable, and in the best interests of the children. Often times in court tried cases, neither party is happy with the results, and both parties are out a substantial amount of time and money.