What does a contested divorce mean?
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What does a contested divorce mean?
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.
Can a no fault divorce be contested?
Contested Divorce In fact, every court offers no-fault divorce. However, even a no-fault divorce can end in one of two ways, it can be contested or uncontested. If both spouses show for the hearing, the court will determine the legal terms of the divorce through testimony and evidence.
What happens when one party doesn’t show up for divorce court?
What if my partner is required to attend the divorce hearing, but doesn’t show up. In these circumstances, if your spouse doesn’t attend, then under Section 25.12(b) of the Federal Circuit Court Rules 2001, you may then proceed with the divorce hearing .
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.
