You hear the term ' High Conflict Divorce' and you wonder, 'Aren't all divorces high conflict?' Yes, it is true that divorce is a highly conflicting time in a couple's life, and yes, it does almost always come with its fair share of tears, anger, and conflict, but when a couple begins to let their feelings interfere with the divorce proceedings, the divorce turns 'high conflict.'
In a high conflict divorce, one or both parties create a 'war' of sorts that is both costly and damaging. If the couple has children, they may use their children as pawns to get one another to acquiesce to outlandish demands. In fact, most high conflict divorce cases become so vile that even friends and extended family members become affected by the dysfunction demonstrated by the warring couple.
Recognize the Signs of High Conflict Divorce
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