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Knowing Different Types Of Divorce Helps You Make The Right Decision

20 September 2021

Dianne Ellis

It is not easy to choose to walk away and live apart from a partner after years of living together as a family unit. However, sometimes differences can be irreconcilable even after trying various methods of resolving your marital problems. If all your efforts fall on deaf ears and nothing seems to be working, consider hiring a family lawyer to help you with the legal separation. Knowing the different types of divorce will simplify the process as it allows you to gather ideal papers to start the process. 

The Summary Divorce

One of the biggest challenges couples face when filing for divorce is sharing the property they accumulated together, especially when children are involved. If you have been married for a short time, you are not likely to have accumulated much wealth and are also unlikely to have kids. If this is the case, you can file for a summary divorce that needs you to agree on the time of separation. You will also be required to file it jointly. 

The Default Divorce

A default divorce applies when you file for the divorce, but your partner doesn't respond to the papers you served them. It is common in places where the spouse has left to an unknown location. In such as case, the court will give you rules and regulations to follow in order to grant you a divorce from your partner. The process might seem like an easy way out of a challenging situation, but it is essential to understand the pros and cons of the process from your lawyer before choosing it. 

Fault and No-Fault Divorce

The other option is the fault and no-fault divorce. In the past, some laws dictated the circumstances under which to file for a divorce. Therefore, you would have to show that your partner is guilty of wrongdoing for the court to grant you a divorce. Some of the common grounds that people used in filing included cruelty and adultery. However, the law now allows you to file for a no-fault divorce because it is less contentious. 

Contested and Uncontested Divorce

A contested divorce is one where your partner is opposed to the idea of the divorce or the terms you present. On the other hand, an uncontested divorce is one where your partner does not have issues with your terms and conditions. Your spouse's reaction to the divorce greatly influences the direction of the divorce when you serve them the papers. 

Those are the options available when filing for a divorce. It is advisable to get a divorce lawyer to guide you to help make the process easy and stress-free.  

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