Whether the agreement is made regarding custody or marital assets, your spouse is entitled to contest the agreement before the divorce is finalized. If this is something you are currently dealing with, read on below to find out what you need to do in such an instance.

When an individual contests their divorce, it means they aren’t in agreement with one or more matters associated with it (i.e. child custody, child support, alimony, etc.). For instance, if a couple applied for a dissolution of marriage in Florida with children, they may not be willing to give up a certain amount of time with their children or walk away from the marriage empty-handed thereby delaying the divorce from being finalized. Many divorces are often contested simply because one party isn’t happy with how their marriage ended or because the parties involved refuse to come to an agreement on one or more of the pressing issues that must be addressed.

When a divorce is not contested and couples are able to reach an agreement on the issues involved, it is considered to be uncontested. This means the couple was able to find a middle ground on all the matters associated with the divorce so that it could eventually be finalized. But what happens when an uncontested divorce becomes contested? For example, let’s say one party decided that after their marital assets were equally divided that they felt they should be awarded more than half of what was acquired in the marriage. Or perhaps one individual who did not pursue their ex-partner for alimony decides they should receive it. What happens when these circumstances arise?

When an uncontested divorce becomes a contested one, the divorce won’t be finalized until a decision can be reached. Usually, the party who is contesting the divorce will have their divorce attorney submit the necessary documentation that supports their decision which will lead to one of two outcomes:

1. The two parties will have to work together to reach a new agreement otherwise the divorce will be delayed.
2. If the couple is unable to reach an agreement on an issue, the court could step in and help them. This means the court would make a decision that may or may not be in the best interest of one or both of the parties involved.

What should I do if my spouse contested our divorce?

In the event your divorce is a contested one or your spouse has decided they no longer are in agreement with the initial terms of the divorce, it is best you contact Hollywood, FL divorce attorney Jodie Bassichis. The Law Offices of Jodie Bassichis, P.A. can help you to become more informed on what your legal rights and obligations are when going through a divorce in Hollywood, FL and what can be done when faced with a noncompliant spouse who wishes to contest certain decisions that were initially agreed upon.

If you are interested in speaking with an experienced and helpful FL divorce lawyer who can guide you through this stressful and difficult time, contact our office today to schedule an initial consultation.

The Law Offices of Jodie Bassichis, P.A. is located at:

Jodie Bassichis, PA

4700 Sheridan Street, Suite J

Hollywood, Florida 33021

(954) 963-7300

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