How to prepare for divorce settlement negotiations

Reaching a financial settlement or finalising contact with your children as part of a divorce could be overwhelming at every level.

In a time of anxiety, fear and confusion, participants were required to make big decisions that had a far-reaching impact on themselves and their family’s future.

Host and family lawyer at Stowe Family Law, Sarah Barr-Young, and Chloe Oudiz, shared tips on how to approach divorce negotiations so they led to a successful outcome.

In this session, Chloe covered:

  • The importance of entering negotiations with the right mindset
  • Defining your own version of victory
  • How to create a negotiation zone with your spouse
  • Dos and don’ts of effective communication during negotiations
  • Overcoming apparent deadlocks

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