Most people believe that the most challenging part of the divorce process is separating and hiring a lawyer. While these two parts might be complicated, the issues that ensue after the settlement starts have the potential to knock you out of balance and cause you endless turmoil. It is advisable to start the process with an open mind because it gets you the best outcomes. Here are tips on dealing with the most complex issues after the divorce. 

Determining Who Gets the House

One of the enormous decisions to make is deciding who gets the house. Naturally, the parent who remains in the home will have privileges like primary custody. The courts make this decision for the sake of the children's stability; however, there are other factors to consider when determining who ends up with the house. If you took out a joint mortgage for it, you might have to put it back on the market. You could also buy out your partner's stake in the house and compensate them for it. Another option is owning the home jointly with rules on using it during the co-ownership period. 

Creating a Parenting Plan

If you decide to have an uncontested divorce, the court will require you to share a comprehensive parenting plan with your partner. The parenting plan is the best document to create as it sets out the rules and prevents future disagreements and complications. You should schedule everything in your parenting plan for the best outcome. Think about overnight stays, holidays, childcare, summers, school events, and every other aspect of the child's life. You will have less friction with your partner when you have everything laid out about how you will manage your children's lives. Most importantly, ensure the plan includes parent-to-child communication. 

Separating the Divorce From the Family Business

Family businesses incur losses when partners in it decide to separate. If the separation is not amicable, it is easy to get carried away by the emotions and make decisions that will harm the business. However, it would help if you considered options like continuing to own the business together or buying out your partner. You could also sell the business and allow it to thrive under new management. 

All these issues are complex to navigate without the help of a divorce lawyer. Start consulting them immediately you decide that you want a divorce. They will help you make the best decisions during the emotionally charged season of your life.