[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/navigating-divorce-settlement-tips-negotiating-soon-ex-spouse\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/navigating-divorce-settlement-tips-negotiating-soon-ex-spouse\/","headline":"Navigating a Divorce Settlement: Tips for Negotiating with Your Soon-to-be-Ex-Spouse","name":"Navigating a Divorce Settlement: Tips for Negotiating with Your Soon-to-be-Ex-Spouse","description":"Dealing with a divorce settlement is never pleasant business. Emotions run high, and it can be tempting to leave the whole thing in the hands of your experienced\u00a0Phoenix divorce lawyer. While doing so is always an option, you may be able to save time and money and get results that...","datePublished":"2013-03-19","dateModified":"2025-03-26","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/author\/phoenixlawteam\/#Person","name":"Mushkatel, Gobbato, & Kile, P.L.L.C.","url":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/author\/phoenixlawteam\/","identifier":8,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1e4dc39d74dcc876245d4603866817c2b3e4a9be1d45c3ef67992bd821d77cbb?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1e4dc39d74dcc876245d4603866817c2b3e4a9be1d45c3ef67992bd821d77cbb?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Mushkatel, Gobbato, & Kile","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mushkatel-robbins-becker-pllc-logo.png","url":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mushkatel-robbins-becker-pllc-logo.png","width":459,"height":157}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Mushkatel-Groupshot-3.gif","url":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Mushkatel-Groupshot-3.gif","width":300,"height":184},"url":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/navigating-divorce-settlement-tips-negotiating-soon-ex-spouse\/","about":["Divorce"],"wordCount":277,"keywords":["arizona divorce legal team","az marriage separation tips","phoenix divorce financial advice","phoenix divorce negotiation"],"articleBody":"Dealing with a divorce settlement is never pleasant business. Emotions run high, and it can be tempting to leave the whole thing in the hands of your experienced\u00a0Phoenix divorce lawyer. While doing so is always an option, you may be able to save time and money and get results that more closely match what you prefer if you first try to\u00a0settle financial issues with your spouse.Talking to your spouse about who will get what in the divorce is a normal part of the process, and when done correctly, it can help you both\u00a0separate your emotions\u00a0from the need to protect both parties\u2019 financial health. However, it\u2019s wise to be prepared for some common situations that can arise during settlement talks and to handle them in the way that best protects your rights.Tips for Negotiating Your Arizona Divorce SettlementWhen Your Spouse Demands an AnswerAsk to shelve the item until later, or ask where the two of you would stand if the \u201csticking point\u201d wasn\u2019t an issue at all.When Your Spouse Wants a \u201cBallpark\u201d NumberDon\u2019t offer one. Naming a \u201cballpark\u201d figure or a bottom line that you\u2019re seeking from the\u00a0divorce settlement\u00a0doesn\u2019t create a range, but a ceiling \u2013 and what your spouse will agree to may only go down from there.When Your Spouse Offers an UltimatumIgnore it. Ultimatums often arise from stress or frustration, so simply letting them pass as if they weren\u2019t said can defuse the tension. If necessary, you can also address an ultimatum by asking \u201cHow about I give it some thought?\u201dVisit Our Arizona Divorce Law Offices"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Navigating a Divorce Settlement: Tips for Negotiating with Your Soon-to-be-Ex-Spouse","item":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/navigating-divorce-settlement-tips-negotiating-soon-ex-spouse\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]