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Term Definition Adversarial Divorce - a divorce where each spouse is unable to come to any agreement.
Application in Divorce There are two types of divorces - adversarial and nonadversarial. An adversarial divorce (contested) is one in which the spouses cannot come to an visitation, and custody.

In a nonadversarial divorce (support or custody. In general, divorces that are nonadversarial cost less, are less emotional, and move through the court system faster.

Many spouses will start the divorce litigation.

Settlements are in writing and a legally binding spouse.