The determination of what category your divorce falls into depends on the level of communication you and the other party have.
In an uncontested divorce, the spouses are in agreement on all key issues related to the divorce, including child support, child custody and visitation, spousal support, division of property and debt, and any other relevant issues.
Uncontested divorces are typically less stressful, time-consuming, and expensive than contested divorces, as they can be resolved through negotiation or mediation, and do not require the court’s intervention to resolve any disputes. Instead, the parties can submit a joint petition for divorce, along with a settlement agreement that outlines the terms of their agreement. If the court approves the petition and settlement agreement, the divorce can be finalized without the need for a trial.
However, a contentious divorce is a legal proceeding in which the spouses cannot come to an agreement on one or more key issues related to the divorce, such as child custody, visitation, spousal support, property division, or any other relevant issues.
In a contentious divorce, the spouses are unable to resolve their disputes through negotiation or mediation and require the court’s intervention to make decisions on their behalf. This can result in a more prolonged, complex, and expensive divorce process, as each party may hire their own attorneys to represent their interests, and the case may require multiple court appearances and hearings.
Contentious divorces can be emotionally draining and stressful for everyone involved, including the spouses, their children, and their extended family members. However, it is still possible to resolve these issues through the court process, and the court will work to make decisions that are in the best interests of the parties involved, including any children.
