If your marriage has broken down to a point beyond repair and you want to get divorced but you and your spouse cannot agree on one or more issues regarding your divorce, the contested divorce process will follow.
While we favour an amicable divorce and encourage clients to consider settlement at the onset of contemplated divorce proceedings, many divorces are in fact contentious, inevitably resulting in litigation.
Collaborating with a divorce attorney whom you can trust, and understanding your rights and strategizing (from the get-go) is essential.
Ultimately, it is up to you and your spouse to determine the path you will take with regards to your divorce keeping in mind that a contested divorce can become lengthy, costly and emotionally consuming.
A contested divorce can take anywhere between 1 to 3 years (or more) to finalize depending on the complexity of the matter.
If you are ready to proceed with your divorce, get in touch with us to schedule a consultation with our team of divorce experts.