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What To Do When There is Hostility Between Parties

If you believe you are dealing with a hostile spouse, contact a trusted St. Louis family law attorney to find out how best to approach your unique situation.

It is no secret that divorce is a high-tension period for everyone involved. Sometimes we snap and say something we wish could be taken back. However, what if this is not the exception, but the rule? What does one do when their spouse chooses to act in an openly hostile manner routinely? As with most divorce issues, it is best to consult with your trusted St. Louis family law attorney to find the best course of action.

Discuss Your Situation With Your Attorney

To begin, if you find yourself with a hostile spouse, consult with your attorney, as mentioned above. They will provide some perspective and instruct how you should document and interact with your spouse. During this time, stay composed. Feeding into negativity will only implicate yourself as part of the problem. If the judge sees this, it will not look good for you. As well, arguing can lead to greater expense, motions, and communication directed through your attorney will add to the long-term cost of your divorce.

Just as you staying composed will be looked favorably upon by the judge, so too will your spouse’s poor behavior cause them grief. When deciding what is in your child’s best interest, such combativeness may show your spouse’s unwillingness to work with you. Your attorney will likely use this against their case and to your advantage.

When we are hurt or insulted, it is natural to lash back out towards the one hurting us. Instead, take a moment, and allow yourself to consider the ramifications of engaging with such behavior. It will do you no good and only complicate your experience. Instead, document these interactions and keep a running conversation with your Missouri lawyer. If you believe you are dealing with a hostile spouse, contact a trusted St. Louis family law attorney to find out how best to approach your unique situation.

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