How does a contested divorce work?
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How does a contested divorce work?
The uncontested divorce is where both spouses agree to all the terms of the divorce. An contested divorce is where the spouses cannot agree and must go through the entire divorce process to get a judge to make the final decision. The uncontested divorce is accomplished by filing of a joint petition for divorce.
What does contested mean in a divorce?
In a contested divorce you and your spouse cannot agree on the terms of your divorce and need a judge to help you sort it out. In a contested divorce that does not settle, the judge is the one who is ultimately responsible for making the decisions for the couple.
How is money split in a divorce?
When you get divorced, community property is generally divided equally between the spouses, while each spouse gets to keep his or her separate property. Equitable distribution: In all other states, assets and earnings accumulated during marriages are divided equitably (fairly) but not necessarily equally.
