February 2010, Long Island, NY – New Yorkers are being offered an alternative to the time consuming and often very expensive traditional divorce process. New York divorce attorneys Keil & Siegel, L.L.P specialize in NY uncontested divorce, a type of divorce that is becoming very popular in the tough economy due to its expeditious and cost effective nature. In an uncontested divorce, typically both parties have small issues left to negotiate, yet most of the issues can be agreed upon.

A contested or “traditional” divorce can take many months, and sometimes years, to complete, which can be both emotionally and financially taxing on the couple. In a contested divorce, an attorney typically requires a large retainer and demands a steep hourly rate. The litigation process can cost anywhere between $50,000 to $200,000 when factoring in the cost of attorney’s fees, financial advice, counseling and real-estate costs for the buying or renting of separate homes.

In contrast, an uncontested divorce can be filed often for under $1000 – a much more budget-friendly option. An uncontested divorce can also be completed in a much timelier manner – sometimes in just a few months. In an uncontested divorce, if both parties are in agreement, the papers can be filed immediately with the courts, and once papers are signed and filed, the courts can take as little as six weeks to finalize the divorce.

Even though an uncontested divorce is considerably quicker and less expensive than a contested divorce, however, the attorneys at Keil and Siegel warn that with recent court cutbacks and layoffs, one should expect the process to take anywhere from 4-6 months.

“The courts have been feeling the economic stress, just like everywhere else,” said Alison Keil, Uncontested Divorce Attorney with Keil & Siegel, L.L.P. “Everything is taking a little bit longer than it used to. However, an uncontested divorce will almost always be much faster and much less expensive than a contested divorce,” said Keil.

To learn more about filing for an uncontested divorce in New York, or learn more about Keil & Siegel, L.L.P. and their services, visit www.lowcostdivorceny.com.

About Keil & Siegel: Keil & Siegel, L.L.P. are skilled NY divorce attorneys, specializing in uncontested divorce, separation agreements, and other family law services. Keil & Siegel, L.L.P., serves clients in Long Island and New York City, including Nassau & Suffolk Counties, Manhattan, Queens, Jamaica and the Bronx as well as Great Neck, Mineola, Hicksville, and Garden City. For more information or to get a free consultation, contact a divorce attorney by visiting www.lowcostdivorceny.com.