There are two general types of divorces – uncontested divorces and contested divorces. In an uncontested divorce, an agreement is reached by both spouses as to all aspects of the divorce. The spouses agree on matters like how to divide their assets, how to divide child custody, who will pay child support and how much will be paid, and who will pay alimony as well as the amount of the alimony. In an uncontested case, you often won’t have to appear before a judge.

A contested divorce is one in which the spouses cannot reach an agreement on one or more items involved in the divorce proceedings, such as property division, child support, child custody, or alimony. Often a judge will become involved in a contested divorce to help settle the differences if they are not resolved in mediation or negotiations. However, if with the help of attorneys in mediation or through negotiations, agreements can be made without appearing in court.

In both types of divorces, it is important to contact a skilled and experienced San Diego Family Law attorney. A knowledgeable San Diego Family Law attorney will help guide you through your divorce proceedings and make it go as smoothly as possible. At Wallin and Klarich, we can provide you with a San Diego Family Law attorney who has the expertise and experience needed to help you in your divorce case. Contact us today.