Notes From the Divorce Front

One of the larger parts of my practice is divorce work. I don’t talk about it much - there’s is not much to say that people really want to hear - it is sort of a downer from most folks’ perspectives.

However, divorce is a very common event, and it’s the one thing that gets most folks into the judicial system. Most folks I encounter in this field are not at all prepared for what I divorce entails. I took notice recently when Al Nye, the lawyer guy recently cut loose his One Dozen Things to Consider Before Filing for Divorce. His tips are practical, but very much to the point:

So what have I learned after being a lawyer for nearly 30 years and helping many folks go through this difficult process?

1. Don’t do it. . . .
2. Get a lawyer. . . .
3. Kids First. . . . Children suffer the most during a divorce so it’s important that their routines be changed as little as possible. Get or keep involved in their everyday activities. Don’t say anything negative about your spouse in front of them. Don’t take out the anger and frustration you may feel toward your spouse out on your children. Make them your top priority. Give your children all the love, attention, emotional and financial support you can during this stressful time.
4. Copy Important Financial Documents. . . .
5. Find out what you own. . . .
6. Find out what you owe. . . .
7. Determine your spouse’s income. . . .
8. Figure out what happens when you move out. . . .
9. Divide up bank accounts. . . .
10. Know what you can earn. . . .
11. Take a look at your credit history. . . .
12. Save, save, save. . . .

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