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Divorce |
What is it?
A contested divorce is a termination or dissolution of a legal marriage
where some or all aspects of a separation are not mutually agreed-upon.
A contested divorce is generally more costly and time consuming than an
uncontested divorce as resolutions must be met as to the merits of the
divorce petition or to the terms of the divorce, such as alimony
payments, child custody, or the division of assets. These resolutions
can be reached either by a settlement agreement between the two parties
or by a court judgment.
The statutes in some states permit only one party to petition for a
no-fault divorce, where a divorce is initiated based on no fault by
either party and the party that files simply wants to end the marriage.
In states where a no fault divorce is not permitted, reasons for the
divorce, such as adultery or abusiveness, must be stated when filing
the petition.
In all divorce matters it is recommended that you seek professional
legal assistance to protect your interests. A lawyer who has experience
in this area of law can give legal advice that will assist you with the
matter and will ensure that the judicial process is properly followed. |
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