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Contested vs. Uncontested Illinois Divorces

 Posted on April 01, 2012 in Family Law

Illinois divorces can generally be classified as either contested or non-contested. When one partner doesn’t want a divorce, this constitutes a contested divorce. Yet even if the parties agree to divorce, there are other issues that can make the divorce contested, including disagreements over child support, child custody, or division of marital assets and debts. When there are no conflicts in any legal aspect of the divorce, the divorce is considered uncontested.

For an uncontested divorce in Illinois, the soon-to-be-exes must be in complete agreement over things like spousal support (alimony), child custody and support, and how property should be divided. Unless a divorce settlement can be reached, In a contested divorce, the disputed issue will generally be decided by the court. Even in an uncontested divorce, the agreed-upon terms must be approved by the Illinois divorce court.

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