Divorces can be contested and uncontested and the divorce process may look different for an uncontested versus contested divorce. Uncontested divorces have fewer disputes and it can be helpful for divorcing spouses that might be able to pursue an uncontested divorce to be familiar with what one is.
What is an uncontested divorce?
Filing for uncontested divorce can save time and money because it involves a more streamlined court process for the divorce. The uncontested divorce process can be utilized when the divorcing couple agree to the divorce. A couple of additional requirements need to be met in addition to agreeing to the divorce including that the couple does not have financial disputes such as child support or alimony and neither spouse objects to the divorce which can include a default failure to be present for the divorce proceeding.
Benefits of an uncontested divorce
When both spouses are informed about the process and agree to major divorce-related issues such as child support, alimony, property division and child custody and uncontested divorce may be a preferable option to consider. It can save considerable time, money and acrimony for the divorcing couple. If one spouse objects to the divorce, or there is a dispute related to child support, alimony, property division or child custody, the divorce will not be eligible for the uncontested divorce process.
The family law process provides important tools to help guide divorcing couples through the unique circumstances of their divorce which may include considering an uncontested divorce as an option. These are resources that divorcing couples should be aware of as they consider their divorce.
