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It’s believed that the months of January and February are the most active times for divorce filings each year. Since a considerable number of Michigan spouses who are considering a divorce do not want to proceed during the holidays, many wait until the new year to file. Before trying to have a heated battle in the courtroom, there are some issues that should be considered.
Some spouses can become consumed with bitterness toward their partner and make it their first priority to initiate a battle. Divorce disputes can become time consuming and have an effect on an entire family. Many divorcing couples could benefit from sitting down with a mediator as opposed to having their issues settled at a judge’s discretion. Also, most cases end up settled before ever reaching the courtroom.
It has been suggested that spouses participate in collaborative divorces. Spouses who choose mediation can benefit from having their divorce case settled within just a matter of months. These divorces also can result in a lower number of parental issues and are less costly than a traditional divorce proceeding.
It’s understandable that some marriages do not last a lifetime, but this does not mean spouses need to have an angry divorce. It’s generally more beneficial for Michigan spouses to try to come to an agreement in the presence of a mediator. Mediation usually facilitates civil communication between the two partners. If kids are involved, mediation could be a means of ensuring that a loving relationship with both parents remains even though they will be living in separate households.
Source: Huffington Post, ‘Happy Valentine’s Day. I Want a Divorce.’, Michelle Crosby, Feb. 5, 2014