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Going Through a Divorce? 6 Requests for Meddling Family Members
If you know they meddle, be proactive and make these requests before they start
Divorce is complicated enough. You and your soon-to-be ex are struggling with the end of what you hoped would be a lifelong love, trying to balance your own needs and wants with what’s best for your kids, and in some cases, unable to get along in even the simplest of ways.
Divorce is a difficult process for everyone who is involved, but meddling family members can make it more complicated. This type of interference can make the process even more stressful and difficult. Especially when those meddling family members have no legitimate reason to be involved.
If you’re dealing with meddling family members during your divorce, consider asking — or requiring — that they refrain from these activities:
Choosing sides
One of the most common ways for family members to meddle in a divorce is to choose sides. You may want to ask your family not to do this because of the consequences.
Family members who choose sides in a divorce actually make the process more difficult. They can prevent or delay conflict resolution and keep the couple from reaching a settlement. They choose your side…
