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Tips for negotiating a divorce settlement

On Behalf of | Oct 6, 2020 | Family Law |

The course that your divorce will take can depend on a lot of factors that are beyond your control. The state in which you are eligible to divorce has certain laws to which your divorce will be subject, for example. You’ll also be unable to control how your spouse will approach the divorce process.

While divorce can be a scary time because of the uncertainty and the factors that are out of your control, it is important that you focus on the things that are in your power. The following are some tips for taking action to negotiate a divorce settlement in Montana.

Understand the law in your state

If you are divorcing in Montana, all marital assets will be subject to equitable distribution. This means that if you want the courts to divide your assets, they will not automatically split assets equally between spouses. Instead, they will take into account many different factors, such as the length of your marriage and each spouse’s financial situation, before deciding how assets will be distributed.

Consider whether you and your spouse could have an uncontested divorce

An uncontested divorce is cheaper, less stressful, and faster. However, it requires that you and your divorcing spouse work together to come to an agreement. Not all divorcing spouses can do this, however. When that happens, they may have to proceed with a litigated divorce.

If you are getting divorced in Montana, it’s important that you are aware of how to negotiate a divorce settlement so that you get the best possible outcome. The sooner your explore the possible options for your divorce, the better you can strategize your exit.