People in Massachusetts often envision divorce as an antagonistic ordeal. The truth is, though, two individuals can actually have a smooth divorce process. Here is a look at some commonly made mistakes that can make these family law proceedings challenging from an emotional standpoint.
First, in many cases, people brace themselves for war with their future exes when they begin their divorce proceedings. Instead, it may behoove them to find compassion during the divorce process. Spouses change with time, so they generally are not the same people during the divorce proceeding as they were when they first got married. Understanding and recognizing this may make it easier for the two parties to show respect toward one another and maintain a positive relationship for the sake of the children.
Second, people often anticipate getting emotional closure as they go through the divorce process. However, this usually does not happen during legal proceedings. Instead, people may find themselves dealing with emotions such as anger, betrayal, grief and sadness, as divorce is a significant life event. It may be helpful to discuss these emotions with a counselor to keep them from negatively impacting and ultimately prolong the family law proceeding.
Whether two individuals have been married for a few years or a few decades, breaking up can certainly take an emotional toll as well as a financial one. Still, if the two parties can find common ground on how to handle matters like asset distribution and alimony, they may be able to complete the divorce process outside of court, rather than going through divorce litigation. In either situation, an attorney in Massachusetts can help a person who is going through divorce to pursue the best outcome possible for himself or herself in light of the circumstances surrounding the marital breakup.