Some couples are able to get a divorce by immediately negotiating a settlement that addresses important issues, including child custody, child support, spousal support, and the division of marital property. In many situations, however, this type of cooperation is not possible, especially at the beginning of the divorce process. Marriages that involve domestic abuse, infidelity, reckless spending, or substance abuse often result in high-conflict divorces.
In a high-conflict divorce, one or both spouses are unable to work with the other to solve the multitude of issues that will impact their post-divorce life. While these feelings usually subside over time, it does not always happen during divorce proceedings. Sometimes it takes years. In either case, you want a skilled divorce attorney who will fight for what you need throughout the process.
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