I believe that prioritizing is an important part of decision-making. We must decide what is most important, or most urgent, or what must be done first to effectively move on to other tasks. Without determining the order in which things must be done or can most efficiently and effectively be done, we are just floundering from one task to another hoping that it will work out.

Prioritizing is not necessarily easy under the best circumstances. In times of stress, it is even more difficult. In times of stress and when making really big decisions that will impact your life and your family members’ lives, it is yet more difficult. For example, the decisions surrounding a divorce or other family change are overwhelming to many people. Let alone working out how to go about making those decisions and in which order to consider them. You probably need help prioritizing the topics you need to address in a divorce situation.   And there are resources to help you with determining those priorities. Your attorney should be able to help you prioritize the steps you need to take. Financial experts and divorce coaches can also provide guidance to establish priorities.

Another area in which you will need to prioritize in making divorce decisions involves evaluating possible resolutions and deciding whether they will meet your needs. This usually requires prioritizing your needs, goals, objectives and concerns so you are aware of how possible resolutions will meet or not meet your most important to least important needs. Your attorney and other professional advisors should be able to help you establish these priorities and evaluate options for resolution.

Prioritizing is important regardless of the method by which you are addressing your divorce. Whether through alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation or the collaborative process or by litigation, you must establish priorities to make informed decisions and take effective, efficient actions. If you live or work in central Pennsylvania, including Carlisle, Harrisburg, Hershey and surrounding areas, and would like to discuss priorities in divorce or any other family law related issue, please contact me.