Conflict in breaks up and divorce is, in most instances, inevitable. But a few terms causing strife between the two parties should never escalate to Court. If possible, litigation and a long, drawn-out, messy divorce should be avoided at all costs unless there are imminent issues that need to be dealt with which require relief from the Court.
If you are at the tail end of your relationship/marriage, contemplating divorce or entering into divorce discussions and things are reasonably amicable between the two of you, the process that follows can be relatively straightforward – if you are able to:
- Discuss and negotiate the terms of your separation/divorce, and decide who gets what;
- Fully understand and discuss the emotional and financial consequences of your separation/divorce;
- Understand (most NB) the emotional impact the separation/divorce will have on your child(ren) while agreeing that the needs of your child(ren) come first; and
- Discuss and agree on what will be in the best interests of your child(ren) going forward.
Where necessary, strategize with a divorce attorney to establish what’s fair and reasonable in the circumstances. And have your attorney draft a settlement agreement and parenting plan that meets both your needs and the needs of your child(ren).
The above applies to both married and unmarried couples with or without children.
