The first is an “uncontested” divorce—which is where both spouses agree on all issues concerning the divorce, including but not limited to the division of marital property and debts, child custody, child support, and spousal support (“alimony”).
Just so, how do I file a no contest divorce in California?
Requirements for an Uncontested Divorce in California
Code § 2320 (2021)) both spouses must be willing and available to sign all of the necessary paperwork, and. both spouses must agree on the settlement of all issues, including division of property, spousal support, child support, and child custody.
Correspondingly, is it worth contesting a divorce?
If they are unwilling to compromise or negotiate, pursuing a contested divorce may be your best bet to avoid an incredibly one-sided, unfair divorce settlement, and even though it is a lengthier process, it’ll be worth it in the end when the terms are more equitable.