Learning that your spouse filed for divorce is an emotionally unsettling experience, even if you had advanced warning. The fact is, you have a set of rights that permit you to contest a marriage dissolution proceeding, according to "The Complete Divorce Handbook: A Practical Guide" by Brette McWhorter Sember.
Divorces can be separated into two broad categories: contested and uncontested. Uncontested divorces are those in which both spouses agree to all the terms of the divorce, whereas contested divorces involve one or more issues o...
But some divorces are easier than others. If the spouses can put aside their emotions and come to an agreement on the terms of the divorce, then they don't have to fight it out in court. This is known as an uncontested divorce,...
Divorce is one of life's most painful experiences. It can be handled as an uncontested or contested divorce. According to Divorcenet.com, a contested divorce occurs when your spouse does not agree to the divorce outright or doe...
An uncontested divorce is one for which the court has minimal, if any, role in deciding the terms of the divorce. Many states have simplified and expedited procedures for such divorces. In a contested divorce, you and your spou...
In a contested divorce the courtroom becomes a battleground where litigants fight over property, financial assets and possibly custody of their children. This can all be avoided though if you and your spouse agree to a no-conte...
