What is the Difference Between a Contested or Uncontested Divorce in Texas:

If you and your spouse argue rather then come to any kind of agreement, you and your spouse will have to appear in court so a judge can decide your fate.
Texas also has juries in divorce trials.
Most divorce trials aren’t long, drawn out affairs like trials you may have seen on television. Many take a day or two, or even just a morning.
Contested divorce cases take a huge emotional toll on you, your spouse, and certainly your kids, not to mention your bank account.
Though your trial may be short, the divorce process itself will take longer to complete (e.g. 6 to 9 months).

If you can make this happen it’s the best choice for you, your spouse and your kids.
Uncontested divorce is when you and your spouse work together to agree on the terms of your divorce.
Your uncontested case is “agreed” if you and your spouse agree on custody and how to divide your property, your spouse has signed a waiver, and your spouse agrees to sign your Agreed Final Decree of Divorce.
There is no formal trial, and you will only have to appear in court one time.
The judge will usually approve a settlement agreement unless it’s clear that the terms are completely unfair to one person or were arranged when one person was under duress.
Takes less time to complete an uncontested divorce (i.e. 61 days) and will cost less money.