What is the difference between an UNCONTESTED and CONTESTED Divorce?
An uncontested divorce is one where the parties are in agreement on all issues, either verbally or in writing, and depending on what jurisdiction your divorce is filed, a court appearance may not be necessary. A contested divorce is one where the parties are not in agreement on all issues and court appearances are necessary. When the parties are not agreement on certain issues then the judge must make the decision for the parties.
