Divorce negotiations can feel like navigating a minefield, with emotions running high and tensions often escalating. Amid this turmoil, two approaches stand out: interest-based negotiations and positional bargaining. Let’s take a closer look at these strategies and how they play out in the context of divorce settlements.

Positional Bargaining

Positional bargaining revolves around staking out initial positions and haggling back and forth until a compromise is reached. It’s the classic “I want this, you want that, let’s meet somewhere in the middle” approach. 

Interest-Based Negotiations

In contrast, imagine sitting down at the negotiation table with your soon-to-be ex and instead of focusing solely on what you both want, you delve deeper into the underlying interests driving those desires.

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