Conflict is, unfortunately, a part of divorce for most couples. Even spouses who begin a divorce in agreement on most issues can soon begin having problems. Of course, there is conflict, and there is the kind of conflict many of us cannot even imagine. When one spouse has a high-conflict personality, divorce will be much more complex, costly, and time-consuming – a true roller-coaster ride of intense emotions.
A high-conflict divorce is generally considered one in which one or both spouses engage in negative behaviors. This is meant to inflict emotional pain on the other spouse and sometimes is meant to derail the entire divorce process. If you are expecting a high-conflict divorce thanks to your spouse, speak to a highly skilled Naperville, IL divorce lawyer from Calabrese Associates, P.C..
What Are Some Red-Flag Behaviors of a High-Conflict Spouse?
High-conflict spouses are likely to engage in one or more of the following behaviors during a divorce: