Uncontested vs. Contested Divorce: Which One is Right for You?
Navigating a divorce can feel overwhelming. Understanding your options is a crucial first step, especially when it comes to deciding on the type of divorce to pursue. At Divorce Easy, we specialize in paralegal services for amicable and uncontested divorces in Calgary and Edmonton. This option provides you with a legally binding divorce that saves you time, money, and emotional strain.
In this blog, we’ll outline contested and uncontested divorces to help you decide which is the right path for you.
What is an Uncontested Divorce?
An uncontested divorce – or desk divorce – occurs when both spouses agree on key issues, including:
- Division of assets
- Parenting arrangements
- Child and spousal support
Choosing an uncontested divorce comes with a number of benefits: it’s faster, costs less, and is easier on all parties, both emotionally and financially. By working with an uncontested divorce specialist like Divorce Easy, you and your spouse can retain control over the outcome rather than relying on a court decision.
Uncontested divorces are best for couples who are ready to communicate openly, make reasonable compromises, and prioritize a smooth, respectful separation without the added costs and conflict of a courtroom battle.
How Divorce Easy Can Help
At Divorce Easy, we specialize in uncontested divorce in Edmonton and Calgary. Our professional paralegal team handles all legal paperwork from start to finish—but our support goes far beyond documents.
We guide you through every step of the divorce process with clarity and compassion. From mediation to financial planning, we help you and your spouse reach fair agreements while keeping the process affordable, efficient, and stress-free. We guide both spouses together through a single, streamlined process, eliminating the need for each party to hire separate counsel and keeping costs low. Should complications arise, we collaborate with trusted third-party lawyers to ensure you have the necessary legal support.
Our experienced team will aim to make your divorce is legally sound and fully compliant with Alberta law. Whether you’re working together or individually, we provide practical solutions that make your transition smoother and help you avoid unnecessary court battles and costly delays.
What is a Contested Divorce?
A contested divorce occurs when spouses disagree on one or more of the issues at hand and require court intervention. These cases often involve high legal fees, drawn-out timelines, and added emotional stress for everyone involved. In some situations, a contested divorce can take months—or even years—to resolve.
Common reasons for contested divorces include serious disagreements over child custody, division of assets, or finances. They’re often triggered by deeper issues such as dishonesty, abuse, or hidden assets, making cooperation and negotiation more difficult.
A contested divorce usually signals that earlier efforts—like mediation or negotiation—have broken down.
At Divorce Easy, we understand that not every divorce is simple or amicable. But whenever possible, we believe in finding solutions that save you time and money. Our team of professional paralegals ensure legal accuracy while keeping your costs low.
If you and your spouse are struggling to reach an agreement, we provide mediation services in Edmonton and Calgary to help you get on the path to an uncontested divorce.
Divorce Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated
If you and your partner are looking for a smoother road to separation, consider an uncontested divorce. At Divorce Easy, we are experts in uncontested divorce in Calgary and Edmonton. We’ll help you navigate the process while keeping finances and emotions in check. Whether you’re working together or separately, we’ll help to ensure a fair agreement that works for everyone involved.
Avoid unnecessary legal fees and long, drawn-out proceedings— call Divorce Easy for an affordable and expertly handled uncontested divorce.
