{"id":489,"date":"2020-08-29T17:35:31","date_gmt":"2020-08-29T17:35:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localtalkweekly.com\/?p=489"},"modified":"2020-09-02T21:47:04","modified_gmt":"2020-09-02T21:47:04","slug":"legally-speaking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/localtalkweekly.com\/index.php\/2020\/08\/29\/legally-speaking\/","title":{"rendered":"Legally Speaking"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>DIVORCE DO\u2019S<\/strong> <strong>AND DON\u2019TS<\/strong> <em>Cassandra Savoy, Esq.<\/em> <em>OP\/ED<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are about to go through a divorce, you already know that the stress is incredible at the beginning and is likely to only get worse! There are things you should and should not do to reduce the stress not only for yourself, but for your children, and to make the process proceed more calmly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Do make sure you<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>ACTUALLY want a divorce!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The decision to get a divorce is an emotional one and should not be made lightly or while you are in the throes of extreme emotion. Before you file. . .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00b7&nbsp;Do make sure that you have completely ruled out reconciling with your spouse.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00b7&nbsp;Do make sure you have spoken with your spiritual advisor(s).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00b7&nbsp;Do make sure you have met with a marriage counselor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remember what filing for divorce will do and will not do. Filing for divorce will not \u201cstraighten him out!\u201d Filing for divorce will not make her behave differently; nor will filing for divorce compel him to focus on your marriage and children. Once you file the divorce and your spouse is served, taking it back may be difficult. You may change your mind, but he may not change his!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Don\u2019t take it out on<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>your children!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regardless of the hurt and anxiety that you feel, your children need to know that you love them. Children often feel like the divorce is their fault so you will not want them to carry this guilt, and you will want them to have a warm, supportive environment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00b7&nbsp;Don\u2019t discuss your marital problems with the children. They should not become your sounding board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00b7&nbsp;Don\u2019t use parenting time or child support as bargaining chips in the negotiations. Your children still have to eat, and they remain your responsibility. They still want and need your love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00b7&nbsp;Don\u2019t disparage the other parent or the other parent\u2019s new relationships. Use the time you have with the children to learn about what is going on in their lives and to get to know them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00b7&nbsp;Do refocus your energy on helping with homework, attend their school and after-school events, make sure you remain an active part in their lives.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00b7&nbsp;Do relax and enjoy them so they can relax and enjoy you. They will feel less stress and realize how much they love you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Do gather financial documents<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Divorces deal with two things, what will happen to the children, and how will we equitably divide martial assets and liabilities. You will need financial records.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00b7&nbsp;Do make copies of all your financial records before you file: phone records, mortgages, car notes, credit card and investment statements, wills, trusts, deeds, insurance policies, pension statements, and tax returns for the past three years.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00b7&nbsp;Do obtain records of accounts you share with your spouse.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00b7&nbsp;Do go online and download or print records for at least the two prior years.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00b7&nbsp;Don\u2019t assume that your spouse will produce all of the records you need<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some spouses do not respond well to being served with a divorce complaint, and it can be a real headache getting documents and information after you file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Don\u2019t take divorce advice<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>from family and friends<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Friends and family want to be supportive and comforting during this stressful time; they want to share their experiences and give you an idea of what to expect. The outcome of the divorce is based on the facts and circumstances of each case. What was relevant in your friend\u2019s case may not be relevant in your case. The law may have changed. More importantly\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00b7&nbsp;Do let your friends and relatives provide emotional support for you<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00b7&nbsp;Don\u2019t let them provide legal or financial advice regarding your divorce<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00b7&nbsp;Do get outside, objective opinions on how you handle the legal and emotional aspects of your divorce. Get a good lawyer to help you handle the legal aspects of the divorce.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00b7&nbsp;Do see a good therapist or counselor to help you handle the emotional issues. And, once you do,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00b7&nbsp;Don\u2019t disregard them just because what they say is not what you want to hear.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DIVORCE DO\u2019S AND DON\u2019TS Cassandra Savoy, Esq. OP\/ED If you are about to go through a divorce, you already know that the stress is incredible at the beginning and is likely to only get worse! 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