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Term Definition Contested Divorce - an adversarial action where at least one issues in the divorce have not been settled.
Application in Divorce There are two kinds of divorces - contested and uncontested. A contested divorce is one in which the parties cannot agree, either about getting divorced or about the terms of the divorce, such as the division of children.

In an support or custody. In general, an uncontested divorce proceeds through the system more quickly, is much less complicated, and is less of a financial burden.

Often couples begin the litigation. Agreements must be memorialized in such a way that it makes the settlement legally binding and enforceable.

Most judges and lawyers prefer to settle out of court in an uncontested fashion. When spouses cannot agree to a settlement, typically their lawyers reach one eventually.

See also Uncontested Divorce.