{"id":4783,"date":"2018-03-30T14:07:53","date_gmt":"2018-03-30T11:07:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/e-journaloflaw.org\/?p=4783"},"modified":"2022-12-30T14:08:55","modified_gmt":"2022-12-30T11:08:55","slug":"what-is-the-difference-between-a-contested-and-uncontested-divorce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/e-journaloflaw.org\/?p=4783","title":{"rendered":"What is the difference between a contested and uncontested divorce?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><b>A contested divorce is one in which the parties involved disagree on certain aspects of their separation and have not been able to reach an agreement through negotiation.\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can include things like child custody, the division of marital property, alimony payments, or any other issue that needs to be settled. When couples are unable to come to an agreement on these issues without court intervention, a judge will make a decision based on what they believe is in the best interest of all parties involved.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An uncontested divorce is when both spouses agree on the terms of their separation. In an uncontested divorce, there is no need for court intervention as both sides have come to a mutual agreement before filing any paperwork with the court system. This makes it much easier and quicker to finalize the divorce as there are fewer steps involved. It also reduces the cost of filing and legal fees associated with a contested divorce.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contested divorces can be more time consuming, expensive and emotionally draining. Look for more separation and divorce advices at <a style=\"font-family: inherit; color: inherit; float: inherit !important; font-weight: inherit !important; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/jwbfamilylaw.com\/practice-areas\/divorce-law\/\">jwbfamilylaw.com\/<\/a>. The process of going to court and arguing over different issues can be lengthy and expensive as legal fees add up quickly. In addition, the adversarial nature of a contested divorce often leads to increased animosity between the two parties which can make it difficult to communicate civilly or reach an amicable resolution.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most important thing when considering either a contested or uncontested divorce is to seek out legal advice from an experienced family law attorney who can help guide you through the process. An attorney will be able to explain your options and provide guidance on how best to proceed with your situation so that you are able to reach an agreement that works for both parties involved.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The outcome of your divorce will depend on the facts of your case, so it is important to make sure you are armed with all the necessary information before making any decisions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter what type of divorce you choose, it is important to remember that both contested and uncontested divorces require a lot of work and preparation. It is best to come to an agreement as soon as possible in order to avoid a lengthy court battle. Having an experienced attorney by your side throughout the process can help ensure that your rights are protected and that you reach an amicable resolution.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to deciding whether a contested or uncontested divorce is best for you, it\u2019s important to consider both options carefully. While an uncontested divorce may seem like the simpler and quicker option, in some cases a contested divorce might be more beneficial for one or both spouses. Consulting with a family law attorney can help you determine which type of divorce is most suitable for your situation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In summary, contested divorces involve disagreements between couples that require court intervention in order to reach resolution while uncontested divorces involve agreements between two parties that require minimal court involvement. Both types of divorce can have their benefits and drawbacks, so it\u2019s important to consider your options carefully before making a decision. Consulting with a family law attorney is recommended in order to ensure that you make the best choice for your situation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thank you for reading this article about the difference between contested and uncontested divorces. We hope we were able to provide useful information on this important topic. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or need assistance with filing for divorce.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>A contested divorce is one in which the parties involved disagree on certain aspects of their separation and have not been able to reach an <a class=\"mh-excerpt-more\" href=\"https:\/\/e-journaloflaw.org\/?p=4783\" title=\"What is the difference between a contested and uncontested divorce?\">[&#8230;]<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/e-journaloflaw.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4783"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/e-journaloflaw.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/e-journaloflaw.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/e-journaloflaw.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/e-journaloflaw.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=4783"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/e-journaloflaw.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4783\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4784,"href":"https:\/\/e-journaloflaw.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4783\/revisions\/4784"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/e-journaloflaw.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=4783"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/e-journaloflaw.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=4783"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/e-journaloflaw.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=4783"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}