After being married to someone for a significant period of time, it is likely you put in a lot of time, effort, and even money into your relationship which means you aren’t going to just walk away in the event your marriage doesn’t work out. Many think of their marriage as an investment, and in some ways, it just might be, which is why when couples travel down the path of divorce, things tend to get ugly. Take for instance, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s divorce case. They’ve gone back and forth with one another and can’t seem to settle their differences.
Unfortunately, when a couple cannot come to terms and refuses to agree on one or more matters associated with divorce, the process drags on and cannot be finalized. So, rather than end up arguing with your spouse and having to take trips back and forth to the courthouse because you found another issue with the demand your spouse has made, consider these tips Forbes provided. They may help to settle your divorce rather than prolong it or have you living the rest of your life with regrets.
- “Focus on the small details to ensure you make wise decisions and create an agreement that is enforceable while protecting the future for you and your family.” Agreeing to something just for the sake of finalizing your divorce is not something you want to do. However, this doesn’t mean every matter should be disputed. Instead, come up with an agreement that is going to be beneficial to you and your family and is something you know you will be able to keep up with.
- Focus on the things you want, not the things you “really like.” While it would nice to keep all the things you favor that were acquired in your divorce, an easy way to get your divorce settled is to come up with a list of what you want and negotiate with your spouse until you can agree on how items should be divided. If you are unable to do this, you will find yourself going back and forth with your ex-partner which means you won’t be granted that divorce until the matter can be settled.
- You can’t control everything in the divorce so it is best not to try. While you do have a voice and the right to exercise it, trying to obtain an outcome that is favorable to you only for the sake of not wanting to agree with your spouse isn’t the best idea. You see, the more time you spend disputing and going back and forth, the more time that is wasted and the more money you have to spend on legal fees. So, if you have devised a way to settle your divorce that works for everyone, go with it.
Now, because divorces can get messy and it is often difficult for two individuals who once shared their lives together to agree on certain things, it is always a good idea to hire a Michigan family law attorney to help with your case. Attorney Stuart R. Shafer can be there to guide you through the process, explain what your rights are, and even discuss with your spouse certain matters in the event you find it too difficult to do so.
If you want to obtain a favorable outcome in your divorce and want to do so in a timely manner, let Lansing, MI family law lawyer Stuart R. Shafer provide you with the help that you will need to achieve this.
You can reach the Law Offices Stuart R. Shafer, P.C. at:
1223 Turner Street, #333
Lansing, MI 48906
517-487-6603
