Judging by the "popularity" of our divorce legal system, it seems the public would prefer to have a quicker, simpler, less painful, and less costly way to divorce.
Most divorcing spouses say they want to keep their ordeals from getting nasty, but few know exactly what they have to say and do to prevent "nasty" from happening.
This blog category contains several professional negotiation tips and insights that enable divorcing parties to minimize their spouse's hostility or reluctance and thereby help them to achieve a sensible, out of court settlement.
Some of the tips are common sense, some are little-known, and some are downright surprising. They are all effective and have no downside.
Most of the suggestions in the posts that follow are what professional negotiators, divorce lawyers, judges, and mediators use in their own divorces.
When trying to convince your spouse to agree to an out of court divorce settlement, you are typically asking them to give you something they do not wish to give you. This is why divorces usually turn nasty.
These tips and insights show you how to get around their resistance. They enable your soon-to-be ex to understand why it is in their best interests to consider your wishes and to do what they can to accommodate you.
