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UNOPPOSED DIVORCE VS OPPOSED DIVORCE
The difference between unopposed divorce and opposed divorce.

Unopposed Divorce

Where spouses have reached consensus on the issues surrounding the Divorce, including patrimonial benefits of the marriage; access and contact of minor children; maintenance; legal costs.

Opposed Divorce: 

Spouses are unable to reach an agreement on issues surrounding the Divorce and are acrimonious.

Advantages of an Unopposed Divorce: 

  • Less costly
  • Reduced stress and anxiety
  • Expeditiuos 
  • Curbs acrimoney
  • Less traumatic

Disadvantages of an Opposed Divorce:

  • Less costly
  • Reduced stress and anxiety
  • Expeditiuos 
  • Curbs acrimoney
  • Less traumatic
Done By: 
Mr Elogran Naicker
(Director)
ELOGRAN NAICKER ATTORNEYS
24 October 2025