You Can Have a Happy (Hygge) Divorce with the Collaborative Process

The Danish people repeatedly rank first in the world for happiness (in the U.S. we have never cracked the top 10).  This is often attributed to Hygge (pronounced HOO-GA).  Although it may seem counter-intuitive, aspects of the Danish lifestyle concept of “Hygge” may help you decide what divorce process will work best for you.  Collaborative Divorce incorporates thoughtful, needs-based negotiation to help your family navigate your divorce.  Hygge’s emphasis on relationships and experiences are key components to a Collaborative Divorce.  The collaborative divorce process focuses on your family dynamic and preserving relationships rather tearing people apart.   Similarly, the fixed fee (or flat fee) offered by many collaborative attorneys like Homier Law at the Ada Collaborative Center, ensures this process is far more cost-effective than a traditional, litigated divorce action.  

If the goal in your divorce is to win at all costs, to hurt your spouse, and completely disregard your children and their feelings in pursuit of that “win” then a Collaborative Divorce is not the right process for you.  You will learn that in divorce, the only aspect of your divorce that you can control is your behavior.  This goes a long way to providing a better outcome (and happiness) for you and your children after your divorce.  After all, isn’t that what we are all striving for -  a little more happiness?

Look to books like Little Book of Hygge - Danish Secrets  to Happy Living by Meik Wiking for more information about the Danish secrets to happy living and the article https://www.moneycrashers.com/hygge-embrace-frugal-danish-lifestyle/ .