A common question intending divorcees ask their lawyers is how quickly the process can be. Clients without children or complicated finances want their divorce process resolved as soon as possible.
However, the average breakup issue in some states takes about one year to complete and longer if it proceeds to trial. Despite the challenges, quick breakups are possible.
Both parties must be ready for an amicable dissolution and work hard behind the scenes to resolve issues that can elongate the process at the court, as Tom Brady and Giselle Bundchen did recently. This piece shares tips divorcing partners can adopt to hasten the process:
Prepare Ahead
Court processes and divorce laws can be confusing and complicated. Such confusion often causes extension because you and your estranged partner must know your responsibilities and rights under the law, which may lead to attention diversion.
Thus, it is essential to take time before commencing any process to hire an attorney and other experts to enlighten you on the law and court process. They will guide you and ensure you do not run into avoidable hitches.
You should also gather and exchange information with your estranged partner on earnings, bills, assets, and liabilities to ensure no one is in the dark about the family’s finances.
Focus on Your Goals and Desires
Picture and plan on the likely cases that may arise during settlement. Reflect on your intentions and desires and prioritize what is germane to you. You must clearly understand your final expectations before sitting down with your ex-spouse to discuss the divorce process. It will help you to communicate and negotiate brilliantly.
While you may not achieve what you envision exactly because you might need to shift grounds for your ex-spouse for an amicable process, you will undoubtedly reach a fair deal.
Plan Together
Estranged partners who want to resolve their divorce cases quickly and amicably must work together behind the scenes before approaching the court. The process will move seamlessly if both of you agree on the essential issues.
After consulting with an attorney who has enlightened you on your rights and responsibilities, you can sit down to have a “friendly breakup.”
However, both partners must be willing to prepare together. If your spouse is unyielding, you may approach the court or explore alternative dispute resolution mechanisms like conciliation or mediation, where an objective third party can help you reach a consensus.
Communicate and Compromise
One or both parties may feel grief, fear, anger, or anxiety during a breakup, making communication and compromise challenging. These emotional feelings complicate issues because each partner might view problems differently.
Try as much as possible to avoid getting overwhelmed by minor issues. Never approach your marriage dissolution from the perspective of a battle. If you do not feel entitled or bother yourself with the little problems that distract you, you will eventually get a fair outcome for yourself and the entire family.
Do not be close-minded; communicate your intentions and thoughts effectively to your partner. Listen to their side of the story and see if you can reach a compromise. You will hit a rock if you are rigid about your stance.
Be Realistic with Your Expectations
No divorce process can finish in a day. Rushing through marriage dissolution may appear attractive in the short term, but it may backfire in the long run if you fail to be thorough in your decision. Those who are often realistic with the process are usually patient.
Patience will make both partners feel heard and smooth the process. Being realistic about the duration will make both parties resolve issues amicably.
Make Children Your Priority (If You Have Any)
Children are often the victims of divorce, particularly when the parents disagree on where the children will stay or how much time they will spend with each parent. Over-flogged parental crisis leads to emotional and psychological issues in children.
However, they quickly adjust if the parents agree on co-parenting. Both parents must make compromises because of their children. Both partners must settle for what is truly best for the kids. If you need to bring in a skilled professional, you must agree on the exact role the professional will play.
Take Care of Yourself
Never neglect your emotional well-being while going through the dissolution process. “Seek help where and when necessary. Contact professional therapists or experienced mental health professionals to counsel you,” says attorney Shawna Woods of Atlanta Divorce Law Group.
If you do not allow your emotions to overwhelm you, you can concentrate on the central issues and resolve them amicably.