How Do You Understand A Contested Divorce?
There are two types of divorces. One of them is the contested divorce, wherein both parties are in agreement for the divorce but they don’t agree on other matters, such as division of assets, child custody and other important matters. The second type is the uncontested divorce where they don’t need the help of a court to be able to split the assets and agree on important matters. In a contested divorce, the process usually takes much longer. This is because they need to go through a trial in order to settle the issues. Some couples may start off with a contested divorce but eventually reach an agreement before the trial process begins. This is known as a settlement. In this case, the couple won’t need to go to trial because they have already agreed on the terms for the divorce. Here are the steps that a couple goes through in filing for a contested divorce: • Meet the attorney. Both parties will need to meet with an attorney. Discuss if you want to have a legal separation or divorce. T
