On behalf of Cobert, Haber & Haber Attorneys at Law posted in Divorce on Monday, July 25, 2016.
When a couple chooses to end a marriage, family and friends often give lots of advice as to what to do or not do during the process. Divorce is seldom easy, and anyone considering it is advised to focus on some of the following important issues to avoid contentious debates and work toward common, agreeable solutions. If problems arise that seem impossible to resolve, consulting a family law attorney for guidance is a good place to start.
Keeping the best interests of the children at heart is a priority many parents share during divorce. Making certain that children understand they are not to blame is important. Also, avoiding placing children in the middle of spousal disagreements where parents prompt the children to take sides against one parent or the other is often crucial toward keeping stress levels low and working to achieve common goals. Many say children fare best when encouraged to continue active and healthy relationships with both parents.
When discussing assets and property before the court, spouses are advised to maintain full disclosure. The court can rule a decree invalid if there appears to be financial deception of any kind. Secrecy regarding money or assets may aggravate situations rather than promote peaceable agreements between consenting adults. Any questions regarding marital or separately owned assets can be addressed through an attorney.
Another typical priority is to become educated and updated on state laws governing child support, alimony and custody before divorce proceedings begin. Every situation is different, and the court will make final decisions, but an attorney can provide clarification of the law and offer guidance as to how best to proceed to obtain an outcome that aligns with one’s current and future needs and goals. A willingness to compromise and an effort to avoid raging emotional outbursts may increase one’s chances of achieving positive results.
