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High Stakes Don’t Need Mistakes
The various emotions that are present in divorce can be overwhelming at times and cloud your judgment. When that happens, it can lead to taking actions that may not be the wisest. Many people have made mistakes in the heat of the moment of a divorce, and unfortunately, some of those actions have become far too common to take.
Read on to learn some of the more common divorce mistakes you should be sure to avoid making.
Letting Emotions Dictate Your Actions
As mentioned, various emotions ranging from anger to sadness can flood you at many points in the process. They can be difficult to manage sometimes, and when they get out of control, they can start to overwhelm you. Being overwhelmed by your emotions can make thinking through an important decision with logic much more difficult.
When you feel overwhelmed or start to spiral down a stretch of negative emotions and thoughts, remember to seek professional help and talk to someone you trust who can give you sound advice. People who are not as emotionally connected to the situation can provide you with advice not guided by feelings, but be sure to run major divorce-related decisions by your attorney.
Aiming for Revenge
It’s always difficult to see a marriage end, especially when it’s your own. You may not be on the greatest of terms with your spouse, which is understandable. However, some relationships end in an even more dramatic fashion, and in those situations, it’s common to see one party seek revenge through various legal actions.
Some people have dug their feet in the ground and refused to come to the negotiation table while others aim to drag out the time in court as long as they can to increase the cost to their spouse. What they do not realize is that it also increases the time they spend in court as well as the associated costs.
While it might be tempting to seek revenge through any means you can, doing so can pose a greater risk to your own side of the case.
Failing to Plan for a New Financial Future
Many changes to your life come with divorce, and one area of life that may experience the most change is your finances. When your divorce decree is finalized, that means that you lose your spouse’s source of income. In addition, depending on how assets and debts are divided, you may have additional expenses on your plate on top of the already regular items you were paying for prior to divorce.
Failure to plan is like planning to fail, so it’s important to have a plan for your finances going into the divorce process. While you may not know final numbers just yet, you can at least make projections based on your current income and expenses and adjust those as you learn more information or as decisions are made. Doing so can help you analyze where you need to cut costs or what you can contribute to savings.
Working with the Wrong Divorce Attorney
Your divorce attorney is a critical resource for your case. First, you do not want to go through a divorce alone; while you may have some general understanding of the divorce process, it’s likely that you may not fully comprehend the nuances and finer details of the process. Working with an attorney brings expertise when you need it.
Second, your attorney can help you negotiate a settlement. It’s becoming more common to see divorces end via a negotiated settlement agreement, and you will want someone by your side who can remain cool in tense situations to help you come to an agreement that is fair.
Finally, your attorney can help you process how you are feeling and give you guidance as you move forward. Though divorce can be difficult, your attorney has helped countless others work through similar issues and can do the same for you.
At Law Offices Of Mark M. Childress, our team is prepared to help you work through your divorce and guide you so you do not make the same mistakes as others. Learn more by calling us at (817) 497-8148 or by visiting us online.