The United States is among the nations with incredibly high divorce rates. According to World Population Review, a second divorce is imminent in more than 70% of first-time divorcees. If you’re getting divorced, it’s prudent to be acquainted with divorce proceedings from reputable divorce attorneys. Below are ways to prepare yourself for divorce.
Get All the Support You Can Get
Divorce drains you emotionally, financially, physically, psychologically, socially, and in ways you never fathomed. While family and friends are willing to provide some of the most needed emotional support, it pays to get independent professionals such as counselors and divorce attorneys. This positively bolsters your coping mechanisms during and after divorce litigation. Professionals will advise you accordingly, devoid of biases during those times of undeniable personal conflict and negotiations or when you can hardly seem to think straight.
Gather Relevant Financial Information
Knowing your current financial status and situation is crucial. Ask your divorce attorneys which financial documents you can legally extract from your spouse and keep them in safe custody. Get acquainted with critical financial documents in your spouse’s possession. Make photocopies of important authorized documents, but don’t look at bank accounts or emails or mail that isn’t yours. Determine what belongs to you for equitable sharing and give the relevant documents to your divorce attorney.
Confirm Living Arrangements
If you’re getting divorced, you may feel like you should move into a new home quickly. However, divorce attorneys recommend staying in your current home if possible. Moving may have a negative impact on the property distribution part of your case. If you don’t contribute to the mortgage payments, it’s likely that your ex will get the house.
Focus on the Larger Picture
When your goal is to rebuild your life after the divorce, get an amicable settlement for your future or that of the kids without reliving your painful past or arguing over semantics with your ex. Don’t badmouth your ex in front of the kids, as it makes them resent the other parent. Divorce attorneys advise clients not to hide assets from their ex as it could turn nasty and lead to unfavorable overall judgments during share settlements when it comes to light.
Don’t shy away from wise counsel if your marriage has broken down. Our divorce attorneys from Bergermann Law Firm can help you plow through myths and educate you on separation and divorce matters. Call today for more information or to schedule a consultation.
