This is a difficult time and a divorce attorney can guide
you through the process so that you and your assets are protected. If you are
considering a divorce, we recommend that you schedule an appointment to have a consultation. There are things you can do ahead of time to
protect yourself and your family.
Here are some things to consider:
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Where do
you want to live after the divorce? You
need to make preparations for this ahead of time. If you have children, the home becomes more
valuable because whoever continues to live in the “family home” could be viewed
to have more stability. If you want to
share custody try to live within the school district, even if you do move. This is one of several factors when determining
custody so if possible, put yourself in a good position by staying in the home
until after the divorce has been finalized.
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What
custody schedule do you want to have? Try
to set the schedule at the time of separation for what you want to have in the
long run. Judges will often look to the
existing schedule to determine what is working.
If it appears to be going fine, they will likely just keep your existing
schedule in place as part of the divorce.
If you want primary custody try to keep the kids as much as you can now.
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What do
you do for work? Employment
consistency will help with showing you are stable and a good provider for the
kids. If you haven’t been working and
have been depending on your spouse for income, we can help you to create a
strategy to obtain spousal support.
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Examine
your assets. Are their certain
things that you want out of the divorce?
If so we need to know right away and know your thinking behind why you
thing they should belong to you. It is
our job to make your case and the more information we have, the better.
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What will
you compromise on? As a divorce
attorney, it is rare to see someone get everything that they want. It is best to know which items you are
willing to compromise on and which ones you are non-negotiable. This gives us something to work with.
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Bank
accounts. If you want to get a
divorce, it is smart to take out a credit card in your name only and to open a
separate bank account where you can place some savings. When your spouse finds out about the divorce,
they could respond in anger and try to take you off of your accounts. While this is illegal, and we can help
correct it, you could be in a temporary lurch and this is not a stress you need
to deal with. Prepare for financial challenges by saving some money.
Timing is important when you are planning for a
divorce. If you do it correctly, you can
have more of what you want. Call us
today to learn how a local divorce attorney can help.
