Ask What do you do when a client wants to pay in installments but the amounts do not match the work stages?

[Edward22]

I have seen cases where a client wants to split payments, but the way they suggest does not match the progress of the work. This can make things feel unbalanced, especially if most of the work is done before most of the payment comes in. It can create stress and trust issues. How do you handle this kind of payment plan and still keep things fair for both sides without causing tension?