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What are the 3 Cs of Divorce?
Every year, more than half a million divorces occur in the United States. While you begin your marriage believing it will last forever, that is not always the case. Divorce is one of the most stressful events you will experience in your life. It can be even more difficult for you and your family when the situation is contentious. There are some things you can do to make divorce easier and less challenging. If you follow the 3 Cs, you can help resolve your divorce more quickly and with less acrimony.
Communication
The breakdown of communication is one of the common problems that couples note when they seek to divorce. As you begin to transition to a new life apart, you should try to focus on better communication with your soon-to-be ex. You and your spouse need to discuss various settlement matters that will make the divorce proceed properly. If you cannot communicate, it could signal disputes that will likely cause the divorce to slow or stall, making it more difficult and expensive. Communication is especially important when you have children, since there are many issues that you need to deal with together.
Cooperation
Divorce is a give-and-take situation. Both parties need to be cooperative and respectful of each other throughout the divorce process. Cooperation requires you to work together for the common goal of a successful divorce and co-parenting or joint custody arrangement. Cooperation requires you to put aside past hurts or blame and instead agree to be more patient and understanding in your discussions. The more cooperation you offer, the more cooperation you are likely to receive. Therefore, both parties need to begin from a new understanding in order to facilitate cooperation.
Compromise
Compromise is one of the most important considerations in any type of separation or divorce matter. The ability to compromise allows you to be reasonable and listen to the other person’s needs as well as your own. Compromise is essential because in a North Carolina divorce, both parties are entitled to an equitable portion of their marital assets. You will achieve much better results when you offer a compromise among the various options that you have to decide. If you can’t compromise, you could end up with a contentious divorce, which could take longer to resolve.
Following the 3 Cs will help you navigate an easier and more amicable divorce. You and your spouse need to work through many various issues, but by using better communication, cooperation, and compromise, you will find that the resolution is more favorable. You may even remain friends. The 3 Cs will also help you create a better environment for your children and will make things easier for them.
Divorce does not have to be stressful. At Arnold & Smith, PLLC, we have the experience and knowledge to assist you and guide you through the process of separation and divorce. To learn more about our services, call us today 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.
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