Category: Divorce

Absolutely. Many couples start off disagreeing but later reach a full settlement. Once all issues are resolved, the process becomes uncontested moving forward.

Often, yes. Mediation allows both spouses to negotiate with the help of a neutral professional, which can lead to a full agreement and prevent the case from going to trial.

This is a serious issue that often requires a contested approach. Your attorney can request financial documents, conduct discovery, and seek court involvement to uncover concealed assets.

If parents cannot agree, yes. A judge will decide based on what is in the child’s best interests.

The timeline varies, but contested divorces often take several months to over a year, depending on the issues, court schedule, and whether mediation is successful.

Many people choose to hire an attorney to ensure their agreement is complete, legally enforceable, and accurately documented. This helps avoid problems later.

Yes, in most cases. Without court hearings or litigation, attorney fees and court costs are significantly lower.

Even a single unresolved issue means the divorce becomes contested. However, couples often reach full agreement through negotiation or mediation before going to trial.

A divorce is truly uncontested when both spouses agree on every major issue, including property division, parenting time, decision-making, child support, and spousal maintenance.