Proceedings in either or both of the 2 stages of a Divorce can be Contested (i.e. challenged / disputed) or Uncontested (i.e. unchallenged / undisputed). If the proceedings are Uncontested, this means that you or your spouse accept the key facts which the other party is relying on and accept the key requests / demands…
Occasionally, a Divorce can be partially-Contested and partially-Uncontested, such as in the following situations: Uncontested Divorce and Uncontested Ancillary Proceedings: this occurs when your spouse does not oppose your application for a Divorce (i.e. willing to end the marriage) and you are both in agreement as to how the Ancillary Matters should be dealt with…
The Divorce process generally involves the following 2 stages: Stage 1: the Court will determine whether a Divorce should be granted by considering whether there has been an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage through adultery, unreasonable behaviour, desertion or separation. Stage 2: the Court will determine how to deal with all other key issues resulting…
The Divorce process generally involves the following 2 stages: Stage 1: the Court will determine whether a Divorce should be granted by considering whether there has been an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage through adultery, unreasonable behaviour, desertion or separation. Stage 2: the Court will determine how to deal with all other key issues resulting…