Uncontested Divorce - Allison Law Firm

Uncontested Divorce - Allison Law Firm

Thank you for choosing our firm to assist you with your uncontested divorce action. Please fill out the below packet of information to the best of your ability.
COST: We charge $400 as the fee to do the entire divorce. This encompasses the initial consultation all the way through to when the judge signs the final divorce decree. You will also be responsible for paying the costs and filing fee totaling $230. These fees are discussed below.

If you wish to remove one spouse's name from (or their potential interest in) a deed to a property in Kentucky so that it goes into the name of the other spouse, Kentucky requires a separate legal document called a "quitclaim deed." We can prepare the quitclaim deed for you through this divorce for $50.00. If you have a retirement account or 401(K) that needs to be split, that will require a pleading called a QDRO which we do NOT do for these divorces. We can get you in touch with another attorney for that.

We accept all forms of payment (cash, check, credit card, debit card, Apple Pay, PayPal, etc).

Fill out the following information to the best of your ability and feel free to contact us at any time with questions.
Your Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
What name do you prefer us to call you?*
Do you and your spouse currently have any children together under the age of 18 that were born or adopted during the marriage?*

there are children currently under the age of 18there are no minor children
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE?

To be eligible for an uncontested divorce, there are a few requirements we must cover first:
Have you or your spouse resided in Kentucky for the past 180 days (6 months)?*

YesNo
You and your spouse must be separated for more than 60 days before a divorce can be finalized (It can still be filed before 60 days). "Separated" can mean either living apart or living together without "sexual co-habitation." Does this or will this apply to you and your spouse?*

YesNo
Is the marriage "irretrievably broken?"*

YesNo
If you answered answered YES to all of the three previous questions, you are eligible for a divorce in Kentucky and you can proceed to the remaining questions. If you answered NO to any of the above three questions, call our office at (859) 498-1283 to discuss your options.
WHERE WILL WE FILE THIS DIVORCE? Kentucky law allows divorces to be filed in any county in the state. In other words, divorces do NOT have to be filed where you live. Some people prefer to file their divorce in a county that is different from the one they reside in for privacy reasons. We file all uncontested divorces in our local judicial circuit because of the local rules are convenient for uncontested divorces. Keep in mind that if you or your spouse want to re-open the divorce case later (for reasons such as revisiting child-support, or one side is not following through on an agreement, etc.), then the parties will have to litigate in the county in which the divorce was filed (and/or request that the case be transferred to your home county). If it does not matter to you where we file the divorce, please select "No Preference." Otherwise, please select one of the listed counties from the circuit in which our law firm practices.*

Montgomery CountyBath CountyRowan CountyMenifee CountyNo preference, any of the above counties are okayI wish to discuss this with you more, and I will reply to the automatic email that I will receive upon submission of this form and ask you my question(s) there.
ABOUT YOU

The following is statistical information about you that the Kentucky divorce statutes require be disclosed. Anything with a red star is required:
Your Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Your E-mail*
IMPORTANT: Please double-check to make sure that you typed in your email correctly. This is how we will correspond with you throughout the case. We will send drafts of the pleadings to this email address, and this is the first choice of how we will communicate with you. If your email is not accurate, you will also not receive confirmation that you completed this form and we may not be able to contact you.
Your Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Your Date of Birth (for example: March 2, 1993)*
Your Age:*
Your gender*

MaleFemaleOther
Do you have a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Kentucky?*

YesNoI am not a resident of Kentucky
For the Kentucky's Vital Statistics form that is required to be filed in Frankfort, please list your race (black, white, Asian, Hispanic, etc). If you are unsure, go with what is on official documents like your drivers license, government ID, etc. Any mention of race will NOT be included in any of the divorce paperwork that will be filed with the court.*
Are you currently employed?*

YesNo
Employer's Name and City/State (or indicate if not employed)*
Occupation/Job Title*
Your legal name before to your first marriage*
Your legal name before this marriage*
Do you or your spouse wish to be returned to a previous or maiden name? If the answer is yes, identify if it is you or your spouse and list the name they wish to be restored to. For example, "I wish to be restored to Smith" or "My spouse wishes to be restored to Jones."*

No, neither of us wish to be restored to a previous name.Other
Your place of birth (City, County, State or the Country if born outside the United States)*
How long have you been a resident of Kentucky (if applicable)?*
Number of times you've been married*
YOUR SPOUSE'S INFORMATION
Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Your spouse’s sex*

MaleFemale
Spouse’s name prior to his or her first marriage*
Spouse’s name prior to this marriage*
Though your spouse will be asked this question in the paperwork, it is still helpful for us to know now: Does your spouse wish to be returned to a prior name? If so, please tell us what name:*

No, my spouse does NOT wish to be restored to a previous nameOther
Does your spouse wish to be returned to a previous or maiden name? If the answer is yes, please list the name your spouse wishes to return to:*

NoOther
Is your spouse aware that you are contemplating filing for an uncontested divorce?*

YesNo
Spouse's Address (he or she will also be asked to provide the address where he or she wants the paperwork mailed to them)*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Spouse's date of birth (for example, March 1, 1992)*
Spouse's age*
Does your spouse have a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Kentucky?*

YesNoMy spouse is not a resident of Kentucky
For Kentucky's Vital Statistics form that has to be filed in Frankfort, please list your spouse's race (black, white, Asian, Hispanic, etc) *
Place of birth (City, County, State)*
How long has your spouse been a resident of Kentucky (if applicable)?*
Number of times your spouse has been married*
Is your spouse currently employed?*

YesNo
Spouse's Occupation/Job Title (if unemployed or disabled, say so)*
Who is your spouse's current employer? If unemployed or disabled, say so:*
The City and State of your spouse's employer (if applicable):
ABOUT THE MARRIAGE
Date of the Marriage*

MonthDayYear
State and County of Marriage*
Date of separation (for example, March 2, 2024)*
Date of separation is asking the date that the two of you stopped living together "AS A MARRIED COUPLE." That can be either (1) the date that you decided or announced the desire to get the divorce, (2) the date one of you moved out, or (3) in the event that you and your spouse continue to live in the same house, the approximate date when sexual co-habitation ceased. Any one or a combination of the above factors can be defined as “separation” and the court will not ask any more facts about that. Listing the earliest date of any of them is preferred.
Is there a pending emergency protection order (EPO) or domestic violence order (DVO) for either party against the other?*
If yes, please give all the details that you can (date, county, case number, basic allegations, results in court, when it expires, etc). We only need to list PENDING domestic violence orders. If the case was dropped or it expired, you can answer NO.
Have you or your spouse ever served in the military?*

Neither of us have served in the military.I have, but my spouse has not.My spouse has, but I have not.Both of us have served in the military.
If you answered YES to either you or your spouse serving in the military at any point, please list (1) the branch of the military, (2) dates of active service and, (3) whether currently active or discharged. No further questions will be asked about this. This information is required to comply with the “Servicemembers Civil Relief Act" and is required under both state and federal law to be included in divorce pleadings.
Do you and your spouse have children together under the age of 18?*

YesNo
MINOR CHILDREN

If you have biological or adopted children under the age of 18, please fill out this section. If there are no minor children, skip to the next section ("Personal and Real Property")
If you and your spouse have any children together under the age of 18, Kentucky law requires that once the divorce is filed and both parties have entered their appearance by signing paperwork, 60 days must go by before a judge is allowed to sign the final paperwork granting the divorce. In other words, once you hire this law firm and we file the divorce and your spouse's signed paperwork consenting to the divorce, the case will be on pause and you will have to wait 60 days. Once 60 days is up, your case is eligible for the judge to review and sign the final paperwork. This is the law in Kentucky. Do you understand this?

YesNo
List, on separate numbered lines, all the minor children born of this marriage. List the following information about each child, and please use this format: John Doe, age 4, date of birth March 2, 2022; Jane Doe, age 2, date of birth March 17, 2023).
Regarding custody, my spouse and I agree that I MYSELF will receive:

FULL CUSTODY – The child lives with only you, you will have sole physical custody and will be the custodial parent. The other parent is the non-custodial parent and may still have visitation rights or visitation with the child(ren).JOINT CUSTODY - You and your spouse will share custody equally. The child(ren) may live predominantly with one parent, but there is no decision being made on that at the present time.JOINT CUSTODY, YOU ARE PRIMARY CUSTODIAN – You and your spouse will share custody equally but the parties agree that the child(ren) will live predominantly with you.JOINT CUSTODY, YOUR SPOUSE IS PRIMARY CUSTODIAN - You and your spouse will share custody equally but the parties agree that the child(ren) will live predominantly with your spouse.NO CUSTODY - Your spouse will get full custody. You are the non-custodial parent, but you may still have visitation rights or visitation with the child(ren).
Regarding Custody, my spouse and I agree that MY SPOUSE will receive:

Full custodyJoint CustodyJoint Custody and my spouse will be the Primary CustodianJoint Custody and I will be the Primary CustodianNo Custody
Regarding Visitation, if I am not the full-custodian, my spouse and I agree that I MYSELF will receive:

LIBERAL VISITATION – I will be allowed visitation at any time, subject to agreement by the parties.STANDARD VISITATION – A visitation schedule set by the Circuit Court. Please contact us for details, but it usually consists of (1) one evening out of the week (2) every other weekend from Friday night to Sunday evening (3) a week in the summer and (4) rotating holidays.STRUCTURED VISITATION NOT LISTED HERE - If one of the other two options do not apply, or if there is need to set out a different schedule, please fill out the agreement in the next question. If you and your spouse are already subject to a court's ruling on custody or visitation, list it below including the county and case number.NO VISITATION
Structured/split visitation from previous question (skip if not applicable). If you already have a visitation agreement written down, you can upload it for us below or you can email it to us.
Regarding Visitation, if my spouse is not the full-custodian, my spouse and I agree that MY SPOUSE will receive:

Liberal VisitationStandard VisitationStructured Visitation not listed here (see above)No Visitation (see above)
For Child Support, while there are statutes that establish child support, courts typically let the parties pick their own arrangement. However, child support is always subject to review by the court if either party later wants the court to reconsider the arrangement. What is the child support agreement between you and your spouse?

We will handle child-support informallyI will pay my spouse child support in an agreed-upon amount listed belowMy spouse will pay me spouse child support in an agreed-upon amount listed belowI will pay my spouse child support based on the Kentucky Child Support Statutes. I will go to the Kentucky Child Support website and complete the formula there and provide you the results.My spouse will pay me child support based on the Kentucky Child Support Statutes. I will go to the Kentucky Child Support website and complete the formula there and provide you the results.There will be no child support paid by either partyOther. (Put the details in the next question.)
Based on the above answer, please provide the details here:
Please detail if you and your spouse have any agreements as to who will get to claim the child(ren) for tax purposes. One common way is that if there are an even-number of children, the spouses claim an equal amount of the children. If there is only one child or otherwise an odd number of children, then the spouses alternate years. For example, if there are three children, on even-numbered years the wife claims two children and the husband claims one child, and then on odd-numbered years the husband claims two children and the wife claims one. This question is OPTIONAL and should only be answered if one of you want it included in the divorce paperwork.
PERSONAL AND REAL PROPERTY

Please fill in this section as specifically as possible and list all the items of property which you are aware that needs to be mentioned in the divorce. If this law firm is not aware of a specific item, we cannot guarantee its ultimate destination of possession or ownership.
If you and your spouse have already agreed to a division of property, and/or you both are currently in possession of what you intend to keep after the divorce, and both sides do not have possession of any item claimed by the other, please sign here and then skip to the next section ("Martial Debts"). If there is a house or piece of property that needs to go to one spouse and/or the other's name needs to be removed from the deed, do not skip this section.
List out ALL PROPERTY THAT NEEDS TO BE NAMED SO IT CAN BE OFFICIALLY DIVIDED BY THE COURT - (cars, home, land, electronics, collectibles, furniture, etc). Be specific as to who receives the property. This is optional, especially if you have already informally agreed to property and you feel comfortable with such an agreement. You should still list large items like property and vehicles.
If there are any items of property not yet divided, or if it is not yet possible (for example, both names are on a deed or a car title that one party will receive in the divorce), please specifically list those items here as well.
Quitclaim Deed
Is there a house/property located in Kentucky that one of you will receive in this divorce? This can be (1) a property that has both of your names on the deed, (2) a property that one you obtained during the marriage or (3) a property that one of you had prior to the marriage and you want to ensure that the other's potential interest in this property is waived or eliminated. If any of these are present, there is an additional legal pleading called a "Quitclaim Deed" that we can prepare for you and add to the paperwork that you two will sign. Our firm can only prepare a quitclaim deed for a property located in Kentucky. Whoever is receiving the property will need to file this document with the County Clerk where the property is located after the divorce is granted.*

Yes, we will require a Quitclaim Deed, and I understand that the cost for each quitclaim deed is $50.No, we will not require a Quitclaim Deed.
if you just answered NO in the previous question and do not need a quitclaim deed, skip the next few questions and proceed to MARITAL DEBTS below. If you answered YES because you will need a quitclaim deed, please continue here. To prepare a quitclaim deed, you need to provide us with a copy of your currently-filed deed (not a blank or un-filed copy). If you have a copy in your possession, you will have to provide that to us either by email, text message (photos) or by getting us a physical copy. If you do NOT have a copy, you need to go get one from the County Clerk's office in the county in which the property is located. Do you understand?

Yes, I understand that in order to get a quitclaim deed through this divorce, I have to provide you a copy of the current deed on file with the local County Clerk's office.No, I do not understand and I have further questions about this.I have decided that I wish to transfer this property outside of this divorce action, so I do not want a quitclaim deed to be done here.Other
The address of the property and also list the county where the property is located (For example: 123 East Main Street, Louisville, KY 40298, Jefferson County). If there are multiple properties, please list and number them all.
If you have an electronic copy of the deed mentioned above, you can upload it here. If not, you can provide it later:

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Please list (1) who is receiving the property (2) who is giving up their interest in the property and (3) any other information that you think we need to know. If you have multiple properties, please list them individually here and let us know who is giving up/receiving the properties.
MARITAL DEBTS

Because this is an uncontested divorce, the parties can agree how to divide any debt(s). Please fill in this section as specifically as possible and list all the debts of which you are aware that will be listed for division. A martial debt is a debt that is created or participated in during the marriage. It could be a mortgage on a house, a credit card bill, a loan, etc. To determine if something is a martial debt, ask these questions: (1) Was the debt was incurred using marital assets? (2) Was the debt was necessary for maintenance and support of the family? (3) What were the economic circumstances of the parties? (4) Did both parties participate in and/or receive any benefit or enjoyment? If you are not sure, then list it as a marital debt just to be safe. Generally, the debt "follows" the asset. Unless otherwise agreed, the debt on the car or the house goes with whomever gets the vehicle or the residence. Remaining debts are usually divided as equally as possible. Again, because this is an uncontested divorce, the parties can agree to any division of debt that they want.
If there are no marital debts you wish to list to divide please sign here and skip to the next section ("Last Chance Information"):
List all MARITAL DEBTS (and any relevant amounts) that need to be named so that they can be officially divided in the final divorce judgment. Be sure to state the amounts each spouse is responsible for. The more specific you are here, the better the Separation Agreement will be.
Debts include, but are not limited to: credit cards, bank loans, car payments, etc. Also understand that this divorce agreement, if it absolves one party from a debt, it does not mean that the provider of the service and/or holder of the debt will automatically remove that person's name from the lien. It will be up to you to learn this information ahead of time. Every business/bank/lien-holder is different. One spouse can agree to indemnify the other party, but that is a different situation than the debt-holder actually releasing a spouse and agreeing that only the other will be liable.
OPTIONAL: Any other information you wish to provide about any marital debts:
LAST CHANCE INFORMATION

This questionnaire is intended to allow you to provide us with all the necessary information to file this uncontested divorce on your behalf. However, sometimes there may be items or questions that you feel may not fall into any of the previous categories. Again, if this firm is not made aware of a specific concern, we cannot guarantee it will be addressed in the way that you ultimately prefer. Here is your chance to list out any additional concerns or questions that you may have.
List any other information here:
UNCONTESTED DIVORCE CHECKLIST

If ALL of the boxes below are checked, your divorce is ready to be started:
CLICK ALL THAT APPLY:*

You and your spouse fully agree to get this divorceYour spouse agrees to sign the divorce documentsYour spouse agrees to the division of assets that you've set out hereEITHER: There are no minor children -OR- if there are children, you and your spouse agree to a custody arrangementEITHER: There are no minor children -OR- if there are children, you and your spouse agree to a child support agreement (formally or informally)You have filled out this entire Questionnaire entirely and accuratelyYou agree to pay The Allison Law Firm $400 as the attorney feeYou agree to pay $230 for the costs and filing fee
Each of you have to sign the divorce documents in the presence of a notary. It can be together or separately at different times. If you are located far away from our office, it is easier and faster if you obtain your own notary. Our office can notarize the documents for you, and we can notarize them for your spouse if your spouse can be present with you to sign at the same time. How do YOU wish to sign the documents?*

E-mail the documents to me and I will obtain my own notary.Mail the documents to me and I will obtain my own notaryI want to come to your office in Mount Sterling, KY to sign the documents.
How will your spouse sign the documents?*

My spouse will sign separately using his/her own notary.My spouse will sign with me using the same notary and I will return those documents to you after we have signed either by mail or by scanning and emailing.My spouse will sign with me in a signing session at your office.I do not know at this time but will figure it out shortly. I understand that if my spouse refuses to sign or does not making him or herself available to sign will turn this uncontested divorce into a contested divorce.Other
Payment
How do you wish to pay?*

I wish to pay NOW pay by credit card.I wish to pay LATER by dropping off a check or cash to your officeI wish to pay LATER by mailing payment to your officeI wish to discuss this further with you.
Retainer:

Please read the following and sign if you are in agreement:
UNCONTESTED DIVORCE RETAINER AGREEMENT
I do hereby employ and retain Ryan Allison, Attorney at Law/The Allison Law Firm of 51 N. Maysville Street, Mount Sterling, Kentucky ("law firm") to render legal services on my behalf with respect to a pending uncontested divorce action. Before any action will be taken on my behalf, I will pay an advance fee ("attorney fee") of $400.00 to prepare all the necessary documentation. I also agree to pay the $230.00 for costs and the filing fee. The filing fees change slightly from county to county, so any difference will be applied to potential expenses like credit card transaction fees, postage, certified mailing costs, prepaid postage to help circulate the documents, etc. Also, the firm can only represent one of us, therefore I understand that my spouse is not represented by this firm and may seek independent counsel. The law firm cannot provide legal advice to the other spouse.*

I agree
UNCONTESTED v. CONTESTED DIVORCE: I understand that I am hiring the law firm for an uncontested divorce in which my spouse and I already agree on all terms. The firm may withdraw if the matter becomes contested (if, for example, either party fails to agree on assets, custody, visitation, delays signing, or obstructs the process). The $400 attorney fee is an "advance fee" earned upon commencement of the first draft. If I change my mind before any drafting begins, the fee will be refunded in full. Because the work begins promptly upon engagement, the fee is not held in a client trust account. I further understand that if my spouse does not cooperate after the first draft is started that the $400 fee is nonrefundable. The $230 costs and filing fee is refundable only if the case has not yet been filed. The firm makes no guarantee of outcome or timing. Representation is limited to preparing, filing, and finalizing agreed divorce paperwork and does not include later enforcement, modification, or property transfer matters, and that the law firm does not represent the other spouse nor will give legal advice that spouse. I understand if this case needs revisited that I have to retain new counsel to represent me.*

I agree
CLIENT'S OBLIGATION TO STAY ACTIVE AND PARTICIPATE & FILE RETENTION POLICY: I understand that my active participation is required for my divorce to proceed. I agree to promptly respond to communications, provide requested information, and review drafts for accuracy. Delays or noncooperation may result in extra fees or withdrawal by the law firm. Because clients sometimes pause or abandon the process, I understand the firm may not send reminders or check in during delays in my responding to communications. It remains my duty to stay engaged and seek clarification from Ryan Allison when needed and not seek advice from any staff of the law firm. Once the divorce is final, representation ends. The firm will retain an electronic copy of my file for 5 years after closure (or until all minor children reach 18 plus one year). I am responsible for saving any documents I may later need.*

I agree
TIMELINE OF FINALIZING THE DIVORCE. There is a general timeline of when a divorce can be finalized. MINOR CHILDREN: If there are children under the age of 18, there is a mandatory 60-day waiting period following the filing of the divorce before a judge is allowed under Kentucky law to review a divorce for signature. NO MINOR CHILDREN: If there are no children under the age of 18, there is a local rule where there is a 30-day waiting period following the filing of the divorce before the judge will review the paperwork. This waiting period is calculated based on the date the paperwork is filed, and is not calculated by the date the parties have separated. The law firm does not control this timeline.*

I agree
By signing here, you attest that all the information is to the best of your recollection, knowledge and ability. You are affirming your identity and that of your spouse, and you are stating that both of you are aware of this divorce and that both of you are agreeing to sign the paperwork once it satisfies both parties. By signing, you consent to receive all communications, drafts, and final documents by email or other electronic means. You agree that electronic signatures will have the same legal effect as handwritten signatures under Kentucky’s Uniform Electronic Transactions Act. *
Finally, how did you come to request our law firm to help you with this divorce?

I am a previous clientFacebookReferral from someone elseGoogleTelevision, radio, newspaper adBing, DuckDuckGo or other web browser.A.I. search (ChatGPT, Perplexity, web browser A.I., etc)Other
Thank you!

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Uncontested Divorce - Allison Law Firm

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE?

ABOUT YOU

YOUR SPOUSE'S INFORMATION

ABOUT THE MARRIAGE

MINOR CHILDREN

PERSONAL AND REAL PROPERTY

Quitclaim Deed

MARITAL DEBTS

LAST CHANCE INFORMATION

UNCONTESTED DIVORCE CHECKLIST

Payment

Retainer:

UNCONTESTED DIVORCE RETAINER AGREEMENT

Thank you!