I read an article stating that approximately 10% of Family Court cases involve a high conflict divorce. In my experience, this seems about right.
Most attorneys in a given courthouse know of the high conflict divorce cases. After all, when you see the same case on the docket week after week you know it ain’t good.
Here’s what a high conflict divorce looks like:
- Custody battles
- Restraining Orders
- Involvement with law enforcement and/or DCF
- Frequent (and often unnecessary) motions and court appearances
- Taking the case to trial rather than even attempting to reach a settlement
- Allegations of physical abuse or sexual abuse (usually unfounded)
And ordinarily, personalities cause these types of cases. Personalities of one or both spouses. You know the type – outwardly hostile – and perpetually hostile. The type of person who has never had a good day. And who relishes the fight. These folks simply cannot tolerate others who don’t share their opinion.
Be a son of a bitch to your ex (if you feel the need) but never involve the children. The children deserve better.
Shame on you if you do any of the following:
- Undermine the relationship between the child and the other parent
- Use the child as messenger or a spy
- Involve the child in adult decisions
- Make your child feel guilty for causing the divorce
Some folks eventually resolve their differences and move on – others never will.
Connecticut Divorce Attorney
I represent clients in divorce and Family Court matters matters though out Fairfield and New Haven County including those who reside in Easton, Fairfield, Monroe, Trumbull, Stratford, Bridgeport, Westport, Weston, New Canaan, Wilton, Norwalk, Darien, Stamford, Greenwich, Shelton, Orange and Milford.
Please email me or call me in Stamford at (203) 356-1475 or in Fairfield at (203) 259-5251 to schedule a consultation about divorce or custody issues.