How do I know if my divorce is contested?
You should ask these questions in order to know whether or not you have an contested or uncontested divorce?
- Can you and your spouse agree on the division of your property?
- Can you and your spouse agree on child custody and visitation?
- Can you and your spouse agree on child support?
- Can you and your spouse agree on the division of debt?
- Are there any other matters that you and your spouse unable to agree on?
If you have a disagreement in any of these areas, you have a contested divorce. It’s always important to have an attorney when you are trying to accomplish a contested or uncontested divorce but a contested divorce requires a lot of work and legal expertise. A contested divorce may require a lot more hearings, the need for discovery, mediation, and final trial. A contested divorce may also require your spouse to be personally served with the original petition and citation that will be issued by the county clerk’s office. There are also standing orders that need to be considered and those vary depending on the county. We highly recommend that you obtain an attorney if you are going through a divorce in Texas.
