During divorce
proceedings, you and your spouse may be harboring a lot of negative feelings
over the potential loss of home, friends, extended family, financial security,
and most especially child custody. These emotions may be further intensified
once your spouse comes at you with a disagreeable offer. Here are the ways to
overcome your feelings when you’re negotiating a divorce settlement.
Think
of the consequences of every action
The relationship you’ve
had may have been quite emotional, and this separation may elicit painful and
unanticipated reactions from both parties. You need to keep in mind that the
things you decide on during the negotiations will affect everyone involved,
including your children, for many years to come.
You
are more capable of resolving conflicts than you might think
For sure, you have
negotiated with your friends and family for years about all sorts of choices.
Remember the times when you’ve functioned as a negotiator in resolving common
family conflicts like schedules, curfews, meal times, and others? Channel the
negotiator within you as you go through the divorce process.
Be
aware that a divorce settlement goes through stages
Oftentimes, when the
easier concerns have been addressed and the settlement is almost over, you will
be more motivated to compromise. As things are about to get settled, the need
to review the proposed agreement will be more critical. Make sure that you’ve
thoroughly read it and understand it completely.
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