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Your divorce case is uncontested if you
and your spouse agree to divorce and all issues related to the marriage
have been resolved. A contested divorce is where the grounds for divorce
and/or any issues related to the marriage are in dispute, such as child
custody, child support, spousal support, and property disposition.
If you have a contested divorce, you may need to seek relief from the
Court, either from a Judge or a Family Division Master. This process can
be very complicated, lengthy and expensive.
If you and your spouse agree on the grounds for divorce and all issues
incident to the dissolution of the marriage, it may be advisable to
negotiate and enter into a Voluntary Separation and Property Settlement
Agreement. Once all issues are settled, the divorce becomes uncontested
and obtaining a final divorce can be expedited.
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