Uncontested Divorce at Legal Glossary

What is it? A divorce automatically granted by a court when the spouse who is served with a summons and complaint for divorce fails to file a formal response with the court. Many divorces proceed this way when the spouses have worked everything out and theres no reason for both to go to court -- and pay the court costs.

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