Tips For a Low Conflict Divorce in the State of New Jersey

In the best interests of your children, as well as yourselves, you and your spouse have decided to have a civil, low conflict divorce. But how do you manage that? If you need help dialing down the tension, please read on, then contact one of our experienced collaborative divorce attorneys in Bergen County NJ to learn some tips for a low conflict divorce in the state of New Jersey.

What is a low conflict divorce in New Jersey?

Low-conflict divorced couples understand that they need to love their children more than they hate their spouses. They are able to set aside their own feelings about their ex and support their kids’ relationship with their other parent by communicating effectively.

How do you have a low conflict divorce in New Jersey?

In short, you should not pull any surprises on your spouse. As such, you should do the following:

  • Work together toward a final agreement
  • Do not dwell on what you deserve
  • Do put your children first
  • Communicate in writing
  • Check privacy settings on social media
  • Hire a mediator
  • Treat divorce like the process it is, not as a one-time event
  • Take care of yourself emotionally
  • Communicate through one of our skilled Bergen County divorce attorneys to discuss your next steps
  • Conclude proceedings as swiftly as is possible

How can a Bergen County family law and divorce attorney help you?

Divorce is a marathon, not a sprint, so it should be no surprise that it seems interminable and absolutely grueling. A qualified legal professional will help keep your divorce in your own hands and settle all your matters out of court. Our firm will draft the necessary paperwork and present it to the appropriate entities. We can also serve as intermediaries so that you need not directly interact with a party that you have strong negative feelings toward. More than anything, we will help keep the proverbial temperature low so this arduous process can be smoothed out as much as it can be. Lastly, we will fully apprise you of your rights and responsibilities and supply you with specific guidance as well as handle delicate matters with tact and discretion.

Life is too short to be trapped in an unhappy relationship or prolonged court battle. Let us help you. Give us a call today.

Contact our experienced Bergen County firm

At Townsend, Tomaio & Newmark, our attorneys have extensive experience helping clients to understand and protect their legal rights before, during, and after the divorce process in towns across New Jersey and Bergen County, including Hackensack, Ridgewood, Paramus, Teaneck, and Fort Lee. To speak with our team of divorce lawyers today in a free and confidential consultation regarding your concerns about your divorce, please contact us online, or through our Hackensack, NJ office at (201) 397-1750.

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