Too Many Divorcing Couples Learn This When it’s Too Late

Getting married creates certain rights for both spouses with regard to real estate, personal property, debts and the incomes of the spouses. As a result, getting a divorce can be an extremely complex process that can surprise those who have to deal with the dissolution of their marriage.

Myriad legal issues can create complications that lead to one partner getting less than he or she deserves. Of course, committing to the right course of action sooner rather than later can help the process and ensure that you don’t wait until it’s too late.

Getting Prepared by Choosing the Right Divorce Lawyer

Making a mistake before legal proceedings begin will add to the headaches and frustrations that people experience during divorce. One of the most important choices is the selection of the lawyer who will help you throughout the entire process.

For divorce cases that promise to drag on and descend into an interminable quagmire, hiring a lawyer who is comfortable performing law in an aggressive fashion when needed, ensures that you don’t get pushed around. However, if the divorce is relatively free of acrimony, it may be more appropriate to hire a lawyer who doesn’t stir up problems or create a battle where one doesn’t need to be fought.

Consider Divorce Mediation

Part of the selection process for your lawyer involves the choice of process for your divorce. Mediation involves a neutral third party that helps facilitate an agreement. Collaborative Law allows both spouse to meet with their lawyers present to negotiate a resolution based upon their specific needs and interests without going to court. Negotiated settlements are also very common and can involve meetings with the spouses and their lawyers or can be handled largely by the lawyers with input and direction from their clients.

Think Before You Act

There are a variety of ways in which thoughtlessness will complicate your divorce proceedings, even resulting in a settlement that goes against your interests. Instead of going right for the attack, test the waters with your spouse to make sure you don’t need to launch an all-out attack that will require a long, expensive trial. There’s no need to fight to the death if the divorce is proceeding smoothly and in a respectful manner.

Similarly, think before you post anything on social media. Anything you post on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and other social media sites can be used against you in court.

Is Divorce in Your Future?

Get expert legal advice to guide you through the difficult process of ending your marriage. Colgan & Associates family lawyers can help you achieve the best possible outcome and help you move forward with your life.

Contact the Law Offices of Colgan & Associates to schedule a free initial consultation to speak with one of our family law attorneys.