What is the difference between contested and uncontested divorce?
A. An uncontested divorce, commonly known as a “waiver divorce,” is when both parties agree on the terms of the divorce and sign off on the Decree of Divorce without the need of going to trial or the Court’s intervention. This is typically done with one attorney who handles the paperwork and presents the Decree to the Judge. A contested divorce usually consists of a situation where parties are unable to come to an agreement regarding the terms of the divorce decree regarding issues such as property distribution, custody, child support, or one of many other terms that are addressed during a divorce. This normally ends with both parties obtaining separate counsel and usually requires Court intervention to settle the issues.
