An uncontested divorce is one in which the parties reach their own settlement rather than going to trial and letting the Court decide the issues for them.
Most people find that an uncontested divorce is advantageous for a variety of reasons.
The process tends to be faster and less expensive when the divorce is uncontested. The parties maintain control over their futures by reaching their own decisions. A decree is not imposed on them by the Court after a trial. The reduced hostility makes it easier for divorced parents to raise children together. An uncontested divorce agreement can be accomplished through direct negotiation between the parties, negotiation between their attorneys, or through mediation .