Contested vs. Uncontested Divorce: Find Out the Main Differences

Disclaimer: This article is only intended for educational purposes and shouldn't be used as a substitute for legal advice

Apart from the emotional distress, there are many legal issues that a couple going through a divorce has to deal with. These issues may include debt and asset division, spousal alimony, custody, visitation, child support, and other related matters.

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If a couple can come to a mutual agreement about all such issues, they can file for an uncontested divorce. However, if there are some disagreements, the divorce is considered contested and may require legal representation from each side.

Let's look at some of the differences between the two types of divorce.

Involvement of courts and judges

From the beginning to the settlement of the divorce process, if the spouses are not agreed upon any of the major issues, they'll have to face repeated court visits. The court will deem their divorce as a contested divorce when it finds that the couple cannot agree on the significant aspects such as child support or alimony.

On the other hand, an uncontested divorce does not require many courtroom visits. The paperwork is usually done by the court clerks, and then the judge finally signs the divorce papers after all the paperwork and document requirements are met by the couple.


Reaching an agreement

Another major difference between a contested and an uncontested divorce is the way a couple reaches an agreement.

In an uncontested divorce, the couple often easily reaches an agreement without the help of judges. Whether it's deciding the division of property and debts or it is about child custody, an uncontested divorce doesn't require court's help.

However, in the case of a contested divorce, the judge gives their final ruling for the disagreement, and the couple has to abide by it.

The speed of your divorce process

The contested divorce requires a lot more paperwork, courtroom visits, and hectic, time-consuming legal formalities. Whereas an uncontested divorce is decreed fairly quickly and processed smoothly.

 

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