Finalizing a divorce is not child’s play. Passions run high and partners are likely to make poorly conceived decisions in the heat of the moment.
While this may be understandable considering the magnitude of the issue at hand, some mistakes can delay the divorce process, lead to loss of money or property, or come to haunt you in the future. It is always advisable to give yourself time and come to terms with the situation at hand before taking any drastic action. Here are five things you should avoid doing for a hurdle-free divorce process:
1. Not Consulting a Lawyer
Whether or not you and your partner have discussed and agreed to divorce, it is very important to have an attorney by your side. Remember, a load of things, including property and children, are involved and you could be unconsciously agreeing to regrettable contracts in the process. The seasoned team of family lawyers at Divorce Matters can help you get a deeper understanding of the aftermath of your divorce and assist you maneuver the process without breaking any law.
2. Lying to your lawyer
Legal matters are highly dependent on availability of information and your lawyer can only deliver the goods if they have sufficient details about you and your marriage. If you lie to your lawyer or hide some information from them, they may not be prepared for some issues that are likely to arise along the process.
Got in a physical fight with your partner or did anything you regret? Tell your lawyer about it no matter how embarrassing or personal it may be. Remember, anything you tell your lawyer remains confidential under the protection of attorney-client privilege.
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3. Hiding Money
Just like your lawyer, the court needs you to be as open and honest as you can. If you hide some money in a bid to share less with your spouse, the judge may find out and that will throw you out of favor in the court’s property division decision.
4. Fighting for the sake of it
Not many divorces happen and end in peace. Often, a fight leads to the decision to separate. Some people become so obsessed with the divorce that they invest ridiculous amounts of energy and money just to show their “might” or prove they were right. Only several weeks later after the dust has settled do they come to realize that the casserole dish they fought their partner over was really not worth scheduling that many court sessions for.
5. Posting about the Divorce on Social Media
Pain and anger may cause you to rant on Facebook or post explicit details regarding the divorce process, but it is always advisable to hold back. Social media posts have been used as evidence in numerous Colorado cases and something you said in passing could come to haunt you dearly. If you have to say anything on social media, do it after the case has been finalized.
