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Adult relationships are hard for everyone involved, but at its worst- divorce can be an emotional Armageddon, and untreated will lead to additional charges accustomed with that separation. The financial drag that follows a divorce is never practical, thus adding more distress on the matters at hand. When it comes to the attorney’s role, they must retain their legal position and be detached emotionally from the subject and their story to make the process easier; so, with that said, what can the clients do to help?
Well the first and most important maneuver is to know your spouse’s finances. Being married includes the assets attributed by each spouse, whether its property, stocks, pension, or bank account. People are not always honest, but in a divorce- anything secret or hidden will be eventually observed by the attorneys hired. Not knowing your spouse’s finances during a divorce will hinder the legal process, which includes the extra steps to receive authorization; so, it is best to know beforehand.
After knowing your spouse’s finances, it is best to determine when is the right time for divorce. There is a time and place for everything, and when considering a divorce, it’s no different. Figuring out the ramifications for filing a divorce is important, especially when dealing with equitable distribution of assets and liabilities. Strategy is key to ensure those assets, such as property, bonuses, tax returns, etc.; so, if it necessary and beneficial, stick with the marriage a bit longer.
For more tips, be sure to check out our previous blogs that deal with divorce:
Common Law Marriage Blog
A Harder Divorce
Know About Prenupts & Postnupts
Top Ten Ethical Don’ts for Divorce Attorneys