{"id":351751,"date":"2020-06-11T09:24:10","date_gmt":"2020-06-11T14:24:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/family\/divorce\/do-i-have-to-go-to-court-for-an-uncontested-divorce.html"},"modified":"2023-07-06T11:21:53","modified_gmt":"2023-07-06T16:21:53","slug":"do-i-have-to-go-to-court-for-an-uncontested-divorce","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/family\/divorce\/do-i-have-to-go-to-court-for-an-uncontested-divorce.html","title":{"rendered":"Uncontested Divorce: Do I Have To Go to Court?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Uncontested Divorce: Do I Have To Go to Court?<\/h1>\n
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Uncontested divorces streamline the divorce process because both parties agree on a settlement agreement before filing a petition.  Your attendance in court as part of an uncontesed divorce depends on your state requirements and unique circumstances. Generally, if both sides agree on significant issues, they can avoid multiple trips to court.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

An uncontested divorce (sometimes called a dissolution or dissolution action) means you and your spouse agree on all the divorce terms. These may include:
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