During your divorce, a lot of things are somewhat up in the air. The way that you get through this process is going to impact the rest of your life. You do not want to make any costly mistakes.
In some cases, “costly” refers to the actual financial cost of the error. In others, the cost is just added stress, not getting what you really wanted out of the process or making other mistakes that negatively impact your future. To help you avoid all of these mistakes, here are a few examples:
- You think so much about your current life and the divorce itself that you don’t plan for what comes next.
- You don’t say the things you really want to say or fight for the things you really want to get out of the divorce because you lack the confidence to do so.
- You overlook important financial assets, like a retirement plan or an investment portfolio, just because your spouse has more experience with them than you do.
- You turn to friends, rather than your legal team, for divorce advice.
- You say things that you regret but that you cannot ever take back, especially in front of the children.
- You do not think about all of the options you have during the divorce.
- You refuse to compromise, cooperate or think about how you can “pick your battles.”
These are just a few common mistakes, but an experienced lawyer can warn you about many more as you begin this process. Make sure you know not only what mistakes to avoid but what steps you do want to take moving forward.
