The 3 ingredients to succeed at getting divorced amicably

Article published on the Amicable Divorce Network's website

Unfortunately, divorce is often portrayed in the media as a conflictual and war-like process. However, studies should that 90% of divorcing couples intend to divorce amicably. Fear of conflict is one of the most common reasons why my clients struggle with making the decision to divorce. But besides avoiding conflict, there are many other reasons why a non-litigated divorce is better for everyone. While getting divorced amicably takes a real commitment from both parties and isn’t always easy, it does deliver many benefits that should not be overlooked and that will facilitate a smoother transition for everyone involved.

First, it is usually much cheaper and faster than going to court. There are very few arguments that support a litigated approach to divorce, except in some extreme cases. The divorcing couple’s good intentions is clearly key to them achieving an out-of-court divorce. But this surely isn’t enough, since 80% of couples who attempt a Do-it-Yourself divorce do not complete the process. So, what are the secret ingredients to getting divorced without litigation? Is amicable divorce a fantasy or can it truly be achieved?

In this article, I share my tips on how to divorce without going to court. These relate to the most common mistakes when getting divorced, which can unfortunately end up being very costly.

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