The Two Main Types of Divorce

When it comes to divorce most people believe that you will lose financially in the process. However, according to a recent family law journal article, approximately ninety-five percent (95%) of divorces in the United States are “uncontested.” In Florida persons can obtain a divorce just by requesting one with the court. The other spouse does not have to agree to the divorce in order for the petitioning spouse to receive one. What happens next typically falls into one of two categories. The divorce will either be contested or amicable.

“Uncontested divorce” is a legal term which means there are no disagreements between you and your spouse over any of the financial or divorce-related issues (I.E., child custody, child support, distribution of marital assets and liabilities, alimony); and (b) your spouse either agrees to the divorce. An uncontested divorce can also occur if he/she fails to appear in the divorce action. This could be for any number of reasons of course. Maybe the spouse doesn’t want to divorce and just doesn’t respond, denial, or the spouse wants the divorce and doesn’t want the stress of the process.

The second form of divorce is called a “contested divorce,” and is the opposite of an uncontested. A contested divorce can be very stressful because it means one of the spouses does not agree in settling matters the way their soon to be ex-spouse sees it should be. Bitter fights can erupt over property, timesharing with the children, and just plain spite over the end of a relationship. This type of scenario can end up taking both a mental toll as well as a financial one. Additionally, a contested divorce can take much time and last through many months, whereas, an uncontested divorce may be over as soon as two to three months. The benefit of moving on with your life after such an ordeal is worth its “weight in gold.”

If there was any hope at one time of a lasting relationship, or, and especially if there are children involved it is best to try and facilitate an uncontested divorce attorney. This may not always be easy; if your ex wants to try and gain ground on the situation it would require a lot of negotiating and patience. However, whatever situation you are facing a skilled family law attorney Clermont Fl will be able to give you valuable insight in how to handle your divorce and make things go as smooth as possible.

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