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Is Your Divorce High Conflict or Low Conflict?
Going through a divorce can be one of the most stressful situations in your life. Even though a divorce may be considered “no-fault”, it still may have some challenges. Divorce almost always has some degree of conflict and may be classified as high or low conflict. A knowledgeable divorce attorney will help you navigate divorce and help you reduce the conflict that may be happening.
High Conflict Divorce
High conflict divorce is also called an acrimonious divorce. It may happen when one or both parties are angry about the divorce. This can occur in a number of situations, and past behavior, such as abuse, could indicate a potentially high-conflict divorce. Lack of communication often results in disagreements regarding the distribution of assets, as well as child custody and alimony. A high-conflict divorce could result in a longer resolution process, which could also mean that divorce may be more costly.
Signs of a High Conflict Divorce
It is helpful to understand whether your divorce may be high-conflict. You may be in a high-conflict divorce if communication is angry or non-existent. If you cannot speak to your partner about the distribution of your marital assets, you could be headed for a challenging divorce situation. Another sign of high conflict happens when one or both parties create conflict with family members and friends or try to bring the problems of the relationship into the public. If your partner hires a high-profile divorce attorney, you know that the divorce is headed for some difficult challenges.
Low Conflict Divorce
A low-conflict divorce occurs between partners who are better able to communicate with each other. They may both agree that the marriage is over and do not place blame on their partner for the split. Instead, they prioritize their children and look for ways to ensure that they maintain good parental communication. They understand that they will fairly divide their marital property and work together for the sake of the family.
Signs of a Low-Conflict Divorce
You may be involved in a low-conflict divorce if you and your partner are able to effectively communicate with each other. Both parties realize that they must have a fair and equal settlement as per the laws of North Carolina. Neither party tries to escalate any disputes and instead tries to resolve differences before they become worse. Couples may agree to participate in a mediated divorce to make sure that the divorce stays amicable.
What to Do About a High-Conflict Divorce
A high-conflict divorce can be more difficult and can make moving forward more challenging for the entire family. If you notice that your partner may be escalating matters in your divorce, do not delay. Take steps to immediately resolve the situation and seek help in guiding the process in a healthier way. Stop the urge to fight back and do not blame your partner for all the problems that led to the end of the relationship. You are at the crossroads, so it is time to take control with assistance from a qualified divorce attorney.
At Arnold & Smith, PLLC, we have experience handling all types of divorces, including those that are acrimonious. Call Arnold & Smith, PLLC, at (704) 370-2828 to talk to our compassionate legal team today.
The family law practice group at Arnold & Smith, PLLC includes four 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.
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