To achieve the outcome you desire when facing a divorce, there are many actions and behaviors to consider. Continue reading to learn the “dos” and “don’ts” for individuals who are proceeding with a divorce.
The “Dos” of a Divorce
Consider the following actions and behaviors that can positively impact your divorce proceedings to achieve a smooth and painless legal process:
- Seek out a CPA or accountant to help review the tax implications of your divorce
- Comply with any court-ordered injunctions and restrictions
- Pay your child support on time
- When filling out your inventory, disclose all assets and liabilities
- Collect your real estate deeds, and mortgage documents, your last two tax returns
- Examine your credit history
- Get a credit report
- Keep any copies of money paid to your spouse
- Keep a journal to document the exchange and pick up of your children
- Be aware of your household budget and expenses
- Make a copy of your spouse’s last two paycheck stubs
- Seek help for any alcohol or illegal substance abuse
- Maintain good co-parenting practices with your spouse
- Know the total balance on any joint checking and savings bank accounts
- Change the passwords to all of your email accounts
- Change the passwords to all of your social media sites
- Know the balance on your retirement plans, 401(k), pension plan, etc.
The “Don’ts” of a Divorce
The following are behaviors and actions to avoid when facing a divorce that could negatively impact the proceedings and potentially impact your divorce outcome for the worse:
- Sell property without the court’s permission
- Keep things from your attorney
- Increase your debt while the divorce is pending
- Give large contributions to anyone during the proceedings
- Withhold visitation from your spouse for their failure to make child support payments
- Get pregnant or get anyone pregnant
- Buy real estate or any extravagant items while the divorce is pending
- Send mean or negative emails, texts, messages, etc. to your spouse
- Start another romantic relationship during the proceedings
- Bring a new significant other around your children or the court hearings
- Remove children from their current school
- Discuss the case with your children or use them as intermediaries
- Criticize your spouse in front of your children
- Move out of state with your children
- Post information regarding your divorce on social media
- Post content on social media that can be used against you
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