What is the difference between a contested and uncontested divorce?
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What is the difference between a contested and uncontested divorce?
If a couple is able to come to an agreement about all the major issues before trial, that is called an uncontested divorce. Conversely, if there are one or more significant matters that the couple cannot agree on themselves, it is a contested divorce.
What if an uncontested divorce becomes contested?
When a divorce is considered to be uncontested, spouses may be able to go through a simpler process to decide on issues before an official divorce is made. This process can prove to be more amicable because divorce mediation can be used to resolve issues. If this happens, then the divorce can become contested.
Can a man divorce his wife without her knowing?
You can divorce your spouse even if you can’t find him/her and even without their participation in the divorce proceeding, so long as a Judge is satisfied that your spouse had notice of the divorce proceeding. When your spouse is M.I.A., notice by publication may be your best option.
Is it necessary to appear in court for divorce?
There are no official Court proceedings needed to make the separation legal. Marriage, however, is a legal relationship and can only end by a Court Order granting a divorce. To get a divorce in Alberta, you must have lived in the province for at least 1 year.
