Uncontested

For a matter to be uncontested both parties are generally in agreement with all of the outstanding issues such as custody, property distribution, the income of the respective parties.

A formal Summons and Complaint is still filed and grounds are alleged, however the ground used most often is the Irretrievable Breakdown of the marriage for a period of six (6) or more months.

In a truly uncontested case, neither party will appear in court. Even if there are attorneys on both sides of the case, the matter is settled out of court and each party executes their respective divorce documents and a Stipulation of Settlement. Once all of the necessary paperwork is signed and notarized, the attorney representing the Plaintiff customarily files all of the paperwork in the County where the Plaintiff resides.

An uncontested case is less expensive and less time consuming than a litigated/contested matrimonial matter.