It’s very common for married couples to stop being in a romantic relationship but to continue being friends. There does not always need to be conflict, toxicity, and negativity in a marriage in order for a divorce to be necessary. Sometimes, married couples simply grow apart and want to live separate lives.
While you may still be friends with your ex, the fact is that you still need to go through the process of divorce, which can be grueling. Many people going through a divorce receive advice from well-meaning friends and family warning of them of the dangers of being too friendly with their ex. Before planning your divorce, it is important that you are aware of how your relationship with your ex could impact your divorce settlement.
You may be more likely to be emotionally manipulated
If you still have close emotional ties with your ex, you may not look at the divorce negotiations objectively. It is important that you do not let your ex’s emotions influence or manipulate you when it comes to key decisions such as child custody and asset division.
You will decrease the impact the divorce has on your children
Children will be less impacted by the negative aspects of divorce when they see that their parents still have a love for each other.
You may be stifling your healing process
You should question whether the relationship you have with your ex is preventing you from moving on and forming a new identity for yourself.
If you are going through a divorce in Kentucky, it is important that you ensure you are getting the best possible outcome for yourself, since the divorce settlement can hugely impact your life. Contact our firm today to learn how we can help you.