Just so you understand, every state D is uncontested. All that means is that eventually H will get a divorce if he wants one. No state is going to FORCE two people to stay married. But you would still have to agree to the aspects of the D, just like you have to agree to the separation agreement.

Don't let the term uncontested scare you. For example, your H would have to file for D. You get the filing and see you don't like the alimony or child support or child care set up. You give it to your lawyer and tell him what you want. You'll have X amount of days to respond. Then your H has to answer you. He'll have X amount of days and so it goes, back and forth until it's agreed upon. If you can't agree, you go to court and the judge decides the parts you can't figure out.

The other option and this I would only recommend for two people who both want out, you sit down, figure it out, give it to a mediator who takes it to the judge, after it's signed by a notary (which most mediators are) and that's it.

Uncontested just means the state won't force you to stay married. He can NOT just walk into a courtroom before a judge and say I want a divorce and the judge says OK! The judge would want to hear from you to make sure all the loose ends are covered.

Last edited by Stronger; 10/18/09 07:18 PM.

M-34/H-35/S-4
Bomb-11-08
OW confirmed 12-08-OW ends 6-09
D finalized 4-10
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