Family Settlements8 min readDinesh D Bajaj
When a Family Property Disagreement Needs Negotiation Rather Than Litigation
Litigation is sometimes unavoidable. It is rarely the fastest route, and it is almost never the cheapest. Knowing which situation you are in changes what you should do first.
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What negotiation can and cannot fix
- Disagreements about value, timing and use
- Disputes where one party denies your interest entirely
- Safety, fraud and forgery: when to stop negotiating
Preparing to negotiate properly
- Facts established before positions are stated
- A written scope, so everyone knows who speaks for you
- Deciding your limits in advance
Keeping the door to law open
- Working alongside your advocate rather than instead of one
- Documenting the process so nothing is lost if it fails