A contested and an uncontested divorce differ in how the parties agree on the issues. In a contested divorce, the spouses cannot agree on one or more critical issues, such as division of assets, child custody, or spousal support, often leading to more conflict. The court may intervene to decide on these matters. On the other hand, an uncontested divorce occurs when both spouses reach a mutual agreement on all aspects of the divorce. They resolve issues without court intervention through negotiation, mediation, or collaborative processes. Uncontested divorces generally have a more straightforward and faster resolution compared to contested divorces.