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Five Tips for a Stress-Free Divorce
Divorce is one of the most stressful changes that you will encounter in your life. The separation and divorce periods are extremely traumatic and can result in anxiety. To make life easier for yourself, your children, and even your family and friends, you will want to develop a strategy that will reduce the stress associated with ending your marriage. Here are five tips to help you get on the path toward a stress-free divorce.
Don’t Dwell on the Past
Obsessing over the minutiae of every issue or discussion will amplify any areas of disagreement and can make you feel anxious and stressed. Stop posting information on social media and do not discuss the matter with your children or other relatives. Instead, focus on the positive things in your life and on building a new path forward. Making plans for your future will help you move forward rather than keep you stuck in a negative situation.
Understand Divorce Laws
We often fear the unknown, and that holds true for legal matters such as divorce. It is helpful to know the North Carolina divorce laws and what to expect during the process. North Carolina law requires couples to live apart for a period of one full year before they can seek a no-fault divorce, also called absolute divorce. Couples must distribute their marital property in a fair and equitable manner. Use the separation period to come to an agreement about the division of property, which will make divorce easier and less costly.
Avoid Confrontations
Disagreements are common during divorce settlement proceedings. It is helpful to learn not to engage immediately when a dispute arises. Instead, step back and take some time to process the information before you respond. Confrontations can cause emotional harm to you and your children, so be sure to keep your kids away from any arguments. Rely on your attorney to help guide negotiations, especially if you are in a high-conflict situation.
Agree to Compromise
Compromise is a part of all relationships and is particularly important in divorce negotiations. Keep in mind that in the end, the law provides that you divide your property in an equitable way, which is often a 50-50 split. Digging in your heels may not accomplish anything in the long run, and it may simply make things more stressful. If you are having major areas of disagreement, consider divorce mediation. A mediator is a professional third party who has expertise in managing dispute resolution in divorce cases.
Seek Legal Guidance
It will be less stressful to get legal help right away. A knowledgeable divorce attorney understands the ins and outs of separation and divorce and will be able to answer your questions. Your lawyer will easily guide you through the process, so it will be as easy as possible. You can rely on your attorney to protect your interests and inform you of anything you need to do, so you will not have to worry.
If you are going through a separation or divorce, contact our legal team at Arnold & Smith, PLLC, at (704) 370-2828 to request a consultation.
The family law practice group at Arnold & Smith, PLLC includes two Board-Certified Family Law specialists and one Child Welfare Law specialist, as well as several attorneys with many years of family law experience that are committed to providing a powerful voice to individuals facing the often-tumultuous issues in this area of law. The range of issues our family law clients may be facing include pre- and post-nuptial agreements; separation agreements; post-separation support; child support (both temporary and permanent); absolute divorce; divorce from bed and board; military divorce; equitable distribution of assets; child custody (both temporary and permanent); retirement benefits and divorce; alimony and spousal support; adoption; and emancipation. Because this area of the law is usually emotionally charged and complicated, the family law attorneys at Arnold & Smith, PLLC act with the utmost dedication to ensure that each client understands his or her options, and then act to achieve the best result possible for that client’s particular situation.
Source:
https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/mediator
https://www.ncleg.net/enactedlegislation/statutes/html/bysection/chapter_50/gs_50-6.html
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