An uncontested divorce is a type of divorce where both parties agree where as a contested divorce is one where the parties disagree on divorce matters and each wishes to file own claim.
Divorce Process
There are two stages involved in the Singapore Divorce Process. In the First Stage, the Courts will deal with the termination of the marriage itself. Here, the Court will decide whether the marriage should be dissolved. In the Second Stage, the Courts will deal with the Ancillary matters. These include;
- division of marital assets
- custody of the children
- maintenance of the wife and children (where applicable)
An uncontested divorce is one in which both parties can come to an agreement on all outstanding issues, which means that they can usually avoid a costly litigation.