Top Tips for an Amicable Divorce

Getting a divorce is often depicted as a negative and messy thing to go through at times. It can be much better for all parties involved, especially if there are children, to opt for a more amicable divorce. Every situation is different, which can make it hard to turn it into a positive act. However, it can be more favourable for everyone if the divorce can be settled in a way that does not impact your family’s quality of life or mental health. Here are some top tips to help you with a pain-free divorce. 

Keep the lines of communication open

Communication is key in any part of life. In a divorce, open, honest and regular communication can help the relations stay calm and civil for everyone involved, keep things moving forward, and reduce friction between you. When communicating with each other during a divorce, make sure you first set boundaries to know how, when, and the frequency of communication between you all. This will set expectations and help you establish a compromise from the start, ensuring that everyone is on the same page. When communicating, make sure you stay focused on the issues at hand. 

Be polite 

As hard as it may be under the circumstances, if you wish to have a more amicable divorce, you must consider the role that you are playing. It’s not good keeping the lines of communication open if they are hostile. Make sure you consider your tone and emotions when communicating. It can be straightforward to express anger or sarcasm; however, this will only heat the conversation and potentially turn it into conflict. Try to stay calm when communicating, listen actively, reserve judgement, consider the tone you are using, and be respectful when listening and sharing opinions. This has to work both ways, so it may be helpful to discuss the divorce proceedings to ensure you are both participating fairly. 

Use a mediator 

Using experienced family mediation services can significantly impact your divorce proceedings by offering support and guidance with all the issues that may arise for everyone involved. A mediator is impartial and will encourage open and respectful communication while listening to all sides of the story. This kind of process is helpful when there is a lot of tension between families or communication is particularly difficult. The assistance of a third party can help keep the tension low and encourage the proceedings to run smoothly and forward at a reasonable pace. A mediator can also help each party understand the other better and assist in negotiations in a safe and trusted environment. 

While divorce is not a nice thing to go through, you can make it a little easier on yourself and everyone involved. Keep things amicable and moving forward by keeping the lines of communication open, being civil and polite with one another, and using a mediator to assist with conflicts and negotiations. 

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