There are two types of divorce: uncontested divorce and contested divorce. Uncontested divorces are called such because there are no outstanding issues for the court to consider and rule on. The divorce is uncontested because: You and your former spouse have no property or debts. You and your former spouse have no children You and your former spouse have already agreed on how to settle assets / debts or child issues through written agreements A marital settlement agreement is a written contract that lists out all marital or community property, who gets what, and who is responsible for which debts.A child custody and support agreement is also a written contract, which states who has custody, when parenting time is to occur, who is to pay child support and what amount, and which parents are responsible for which upbringing activities. There is no difference in filing between an uncontested and contested divorce.Many times, those thinking they have an uncontested matter end up in the most bitter battles, while those who thought their divorce was going to be bitter end up in amicable arrangements.When a divorce is contested, there is at least one outstanding issue that the parties cannot agree on. The court must therefore intervene, review testimony and evidence, and try to make a decision regarding the issue with the best interests of the parties in mind.These issues can involve the division of property, alimony, child custody or parenting time, or child support.