What does no contest mean in a divorce?
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What does no contest mean in a divorce?
An uncontested divorce is a divorce decree that neither party is fighting. When both parties in a married couple agree to divorce, filing for an uncontested divorce can save time and money through streamlined court procedures. The couple must: Not have any financial disputes (such as child custody or alimony)
Can you claim common law if you are not divorced?
In Alberta, the concept of a common-law relationship governed by judge-made case law has been replaced by the Family Law Act. The Family Law Act applies to marriage-like relationships between two people who are not married, and unmarried (“common law”) couples may have exactly the same rights as married couples.
Can you separate but not divorce?
You do not have to get a divorce when you separate unless you want to remarry, but staying married may affect your legal obligations. It is important to get legal advice if you are unsure of what you wish to do. To be able to get divorced you need to show that your marriage has ‘irretrievably broken down’.
