Divorce can ruin a life or even all the lives involved in the separating family. Rather than fighting tooth-and-nail, consider the many benefits of an amicable split, where you consciously make a good effort to work through the difficult challenges, instead of tearing each other apart.
1. Put The Needs Of Your Children First
No matter what, the children should never become part of a "war" being fought by you and your soon-to-be ex. Do what's best for them and other things should fall into place, but if you try to make them part of a personal battle, the proceedings will quickly escalate into the ugly and unbearable, for everyone.
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It may be used to demonstrate immaturity and the lack of responsibility required to raise the kids, if custody is an issue in the divorce. If anything you post or say is a lie, that, too, will work against you, perhaps in the form of slander or libel charges, if what you've stated can potentially harm your ex with their business reputation or in the eyes of the children.
5. Understand How The Courts May Divide Your Property
Some states abide by equal division, while others enforce equitable division. Property accumulated during the marriage will be divided according to the state's laws, meaning you'll either split the assets down the middle or divvy them up according to who did the most to earn them, as determined by a judge. Ask your family lawyer right away how your particular state handles this profound aspect of divorce, so that you can be prepared for what the future may hold. Assume nothing, until your attorney makes clear how the property will be divided, according to the specific laws governing your location.
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Once your lawyer has laid out how your divorce will play out, plan on enduring the proceedings accordingly, allowing as few aggravating circumstances to permeate your thinking. No matter how much you hate, plot or accuse, your case is still going to be determined by a judicial process; thus, accepting the facts and adjusting to life accordingly is a far more successful formula than fighting it out every step of the