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3 tips for communicating with your spouse during a collaborative divorce

On Behalf of | Jul 16, 2024 | Collaborative Divorce |

If you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse have opted to go through a collaborative divorce, you need to communicate effectively to enjoy the expected benefits. Communication is the backbone of this divorce option.

Here are three tips for communicating with your spouse:

Be honest

Although collaborative divorce is renowned for being peaceful, conflicts can arise. It’s a myth that this divorce option is only for people who agree on everything. Thus, you need to be honest about your wishes even though they may contradict your spouse’s. The professionals you work with will develop solutions to help you and your spouse find common ground in all divorce-related matters. 

Let your team know about your interests and limits before negotiations begin. And keep them updated if your goals change.

Be ready for many meetings

A collaborative divorce may require a few four-way meetings to be finalized or as many as it takes, depending on the complexity of the matters being discussed. Hence, you need to be ready for several meetings that may last hours.

The meetings will include you, your spouse, your attorneys and other professionals (a financial professional, social workers, a divorce coach and so on). You can meet monthly, bi-monthly or so, as agreed by both sides, until you have agreed on all matters. 

You should also be mentally prepared for the private meetings you will have with your team.

Don’t forget post-divorce communication

The communication you establish during your collaborative divorce should proceed post-divorce, particularly if you have children. You and your spouse should be on the same page to have successful co-parenting.

Collaborative divorce encourages involved parties to communicate openly to create a better outcome. Learn more about this divorce process to make informed decisions. 

 

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