In this 3rd of 7 articles about the basics of divorce, learn that one of the highly common issues lawyers see affecting their cases is high emotions, which can be very destructive.
Since it is a given that getting divorced can be an extremely emotional event, attorneys advise their clients about the importance of keeping their emotions as controlled as possible to avoid making the process more complicated than it needs to be.
An experienced family law attorney can help you avoid excessive emotions with good cooperation, good communication, and trust on your part that all is being done so you can wind up with a favorable divorce resolution.
Certain Parts of A Divorce Are Extremely Emotional
Divorce lawyers certainly know that no couple is ever happy to end up divorcing after their relationship has failed and that it is an emotional event frequently filled with sadness, anger, and even depression.
This is why many attorneys recommend from the start that spouses dealing with divorce seek the emotional support they need to release these emotions so they can keep them in check throughout the case.
Whether that support comes from family members, friends, therapists, or counselors, it is essential support that is important to help those struggling emotionally to get through this difficult time.
High Emotions Can Negatively Affect The Divorce Case
The main reason why family law attorneys stress the importance of emotional stability and getting necessary support is that high emotions can cause negative effects on the divorce process.
Emotions can cause you to make bad decisions, especially when negotiating the dispersal of marital property.
It could cause a spouse to bargain more than they should and give away things that should rightfully be theirs.
Lawyers find that being overly emotional can also result in anger and heated outbursts that work against their clients, preventing a spouse from receiving a good divorce outcome.
An overly emotional or angry presentation can definitely cause the negotiations to lean in favor of the other spouse.
Extreme emotions and poor emotional control might also make mediation or collaborative divorce less of an option since both of those solutions require calm emotions and a willingness to cooperate and truly negotiate.
Emotional Stress Can Also Affect One’s Health
Beyond it affecting just the progression of the case, emotional stress can also make you ill.
Divorce attorneys see depression, stress, and other negative emotions causing stomach problems, eating issues, increased blood pressure, and other physical conditions in those clients that struggle with their emotions.
Strong emotions can also cause mental health and self-esteem problems as well, which is why family law attorneys might recommend seeking support from a therapist.
Leave The Emotions Out of Your Divorce
There is little doubt that the termination of a marriage can be emotional and every divorce lawyer understands this.
Yet your attorney also knows that when emotions get too strong or out of control, it can negatively affect the final outcome of the divorce.
If your emotions are becoming too much to deal with or interfering with the process, family law attorneys strongly suggest seeking emotional support from the different resources available to help you.
With anger, anxiety, and sadness kept under control, you will more likely have a favorable outcome to the divorce press.
Look for the next installment in our Divorce 101 series for more great tips from experience divorce lawyers!
Foreman Family Law
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Bryan TX 77803
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