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Upon thinking of the word “divorce,” negative images typically flood the mind of a person in Louisiana. He or she may link divorce to emotional turmoil and financial instability, for example — especially if the couple did not engage in an amicable family law negotiation in an effort to achieve a mutually favorable outcome. However, amid the difficulties that may accompany these proceedings, divorce may actually have pleasant benefits for the person who has successfully gone through it.

One benefit of a seemingly tough divorce is that a person can discover his or her true friends. Hard times naturally can either drive people apart or bring them closer together. Friends who truly value an individual can offer helpful support and guidance during the ups and downs of a divorce proceeding, that may feel like an emotional roller coaster ride.

In addition, a person who has parted ways with a spouse can now enjoy his or her own home and get rid of the ex-spouse’s items. This presents an opportunity to also clear out any of one’s own personal items that have unnecessary cluttered the home. Decluttering is inherently therapeutic and has a way of helping a person to feel good about himself or herself.

Some individuals who are going through the process of divorce sometimes feel hopeless and out of control. However, by viewing the situation in a positive light, a divorcing individual can see himself or herself as the victor and not the victim — both during the divorce proceeding and subsequently. Actively participating in family law negotiation with a spouse essentially helps the person to feel more in control of the outcome of the marital split, especially as to important matters like property division. It is within an individual’s right to seek his or her best interests while trying to reach a fair and comprehensive solution concerning all material issues in a Louisiana divorce proceeding.

Source: The Huffington Post, Three Good Things About Your Otherwise Terrible Divorce, Christina Pesoli, Jan. 6, 2014