Is it always wise to play nice during a divorce?
On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Thursday, February 8, 2018. During a divorce, it is typically unwise to let negative emotions — like jealousy, anger and bitterness — take control. Doing so could drag out a divorce, compromise your settlement and possibly even undermine your parenting rights. Having said that, you don’t need to ignore these feelings and always play nice. Your divorce settlement can affect you for the rest of your life, and you may need to fight for what you deserve. Below, we examine a few scenarios in which a person may need to be more assertive than amicable.