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Divorce negotiations don’t have to get heated

On Behalf of | Jun 14, 2019 | Divorce Mediation |

It doesn’t matter whether you and your ex have a contested divorce or an amicable one. It’s bound to be difficult for both of you to cope with your divorce. Starting your life anew is never fun for anyone. If you have kids or significant assets, then the process is likely even harder for you than it is for others. There are some steps you can take to keep conflict between the two of you to a minimum though.

The best thing that you and your ex can do is to jointly decide on your shared vision or goals for your family.

If you have kids, then you should put their interests as a top priority before anything else. Any decisions that you two make separately or together should revolve around what’s going to be best for their continued growth.

You should also aim to be able to walk away from the negotiation table with an ability to remain friends with your ex. While discussions about financial matters or kids often have a way of getting heated, you shouldn’t let them. This will only make the entire process difficult on both of you.

One way to avoid any financial discussions getting out of hand is for you two to agree to split up your assets equitably.

You should be careful when selecting a family law attorney to represent you in your divorce. It’s important that they also share your goal of resolving you and your ex’s differences amicably. They should encourage you to respect and remain civil with one another. They should keep you focused on your shared goals and visions for your family.

Many Fort Myers couples who decide to divorce automatically envision having to do so in front of a judge in a Florida courtroom. That’s not the only way you can reach a settlement in your case though. Mediation may be more cost-effective than litigation. It may provide a quicker way for you to reach an agreement with your ex as well. You can always pursue litigation if you two cannot reach a deal.

A divorce mediation attorney can go over the techniques that they employ when handling highly contested cases in Florida. They can then help you decide if you’re ready for a new approach to resolving your differences with your ex.

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