Things To Work Out Before Getting Divorced
by Brad J Parkinson
Considering a divorce can be a stressful and emotional challenge. Regardless of the ultimate reasons for your wanting to end a marriage, it is in your best interest to learn be prepared and understand the legalities before attempting to call it quits. We have prepared a few items below for you to consider and think about to be more informed about the divorce process.
Once the idea of divorce enters your thought process, you should seek an experts opinion on your options. A lawyer that specializes in divorce cases can give you all the information about legal separation and laws that govern divorce in your area or state. Each state has it's own laws. Many can be confusing. Find out all the facts about your divorce options and determine if that is still in your best interest.
After getting a better understanding of the laws and regulations that govern the divorce proceedings in your area, you will need to gather records and documentation. Your lawyer will be able to provide you will a list of all the required paperwork. Be prepared to have copies of tax documents, bank records, pay stubs as well as legal forms of identification such as state issued drivers license or passport. This documentation is necessary for filing and in the division of assets phase of a divorce negotiation. Having all that documentation ready in advance will help with the process.
Once you have documentation of all your financial standings, you should make a plan for what you will need to make in order to live on your own. In many couples one person makes considerable more money than the other person and divorce will mean a major shift in personal responsibilities. Knowing how much money individually you and your spouse make will help determine how much you will need to change your life style after the divorce. In some states, alimony may be required depending on the terms of the divorce.
Next you want to have an organized plan as to what assets you want and what assets you are giving up. You may not get everything you want, but be prepared to create a reasonable division of assets. Do you own a home? Will one spouse retain the house and be able to afford payments, or will it be sold and split 50/50? If you have children, the challenges of divorce are even greater, because of child custody and support. Make sure you have a well informed and though out plan before you file your divorce papers.
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