 |
|
Divorce:
You didn't plan on it, didn't want it, but here it is. You had
planned to spend your life with that special someone, now it is
all over. Things just did not work out as you had planned. We
understand and we are here to help you.
Divorce
Process: After completing your review of the
following divorce guidelines, we suggest that you look over
"Divorce Process." This
page is designed to walk you through the chronological sequence
of events that usually take place in a divorce. In addition, the
page will also familiarize you with the various legal terms that
you will be hearing as your case progresses.
Divorce
Guidelines
The following divorce
guidelines will make things easier on you, despite what your
initial reaction may be. First, do the following:
 | Calm down. Do not make
emotionally charged decisions. Divorce is a legal process.
It takes time-sometimes a lot of time. However, it will come
to an end. A decision will be rendered. |
| Do not voluntarily leave
the family residence. This could have adverse consequences
on your case. Caution: If you are an abused spouse or there
exists the possibility of physical violence, do not risk
your health. Remove yourself to a safe environment and
contact your lawyer immediately. |
| If you no longer love
your spouse, substitute courtesy. |
| Always be skeptical |
| Information is power;
don't tell your spouse more than you need to. |
| Walk away from heated
arguments or conflicts. |
| Expect your spouse to
resent your lawyer and attempt to undermine his or her
influence. |
| Don't make agreements or
sign anything without talking to your lawyer first. |
| When in conflict, trust
your lawyer, not your spouse. |
| Use your lawyer as a
buffer, learn to say "talk to your lawyer, and have him
talk to mine." |
| Don't rub in your legal
victories. Pay back can come around. |
| Do not enter private
negotiations without your lawyer's knowledge and advice. You
have hired a lawyer, let him or her do his job. The lawyer has a
number of negotiating skills and tactics that you may not be
familiar with. For example, the lawyer is in a unique position
to play "Good Cop" "Bad Cop." Furthermore, you are playing in a
park where you have little or no experience. |
Copyright © 2002 The
Law Advisor Network
[ Up ] [ Divorce Process ] [ Community Property ] [ Divorce Myths ] [ Client's Forms ]
[ Home ]
Other
Legal Information Sites
|
|
