Here's a ist of 10 things that you shouldnot do during a divorce in order for things to progress smoothly.
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10 Things You Should Not Do During a Divorce
Divorce can be a very challenging time for anyone. Emotions can run high, and it’s easy to
make mistakes. Here are some of the things we recommend that you should not do during
your divorce for a better outcome.
1. Don’t hide information from your lawyer
Always keep your divorce lawyer up to date. They can only help you if you keep them
informed, so provide them with all the information they need and don’t hide anything from
them. If you have made a bad decision, it’s best that they know.
2. Don’t rush to reply to communications from your spouse
It’s good practice when emotions are running high to take your time before replying to
communications. Don’t rush and end up saying something you regret. At the same time,
remember to keep a record of all your communications.
3. Don’t use the joint account
If you have a joint account, stop using it during your divorce process, and don’t add any
money to it. Use your own account and keep your money separate from now on.
4. Don’t get into (more) debt
Now is not a good time to get into debt or get into more debt. You may not have as much
money around as before, but being careful now will help out later on.
5. Don’t forget about your children’s feelings
This one probably goes without saying, but try to avoid saying negative things about your
spouse in front of your children. This will be a difficult time for them as well, so don’t force
them to take sides.
6. Don’t focus on blame
It may be hard to do, but try to avoid focusing on blaming your spouse for everything. It’s
easy to assume you are blameless, but try to be honest with yourself.
7. Don’t hide assets
It’s a bad idea to try and hide assets during a divorce. It’s important to be open and
transparent, otherwise it could have negative consequences for you in the divorce process.
8. Don’t take advice from everyone
You’ll probably receive no end of advice from friends and family, but be careful whose advice
you take. Every divorce is different, and their experiences from their own divorces may not
apply to you. Try to stick to taking advice from your lawyer.
9. Don’t post about it on social media
Avoid rushing out and posting information about your divorce on social media, where there
will be a record of your comments. You don’t have to keep it a secret, but be careful about
what you say.
10. Don’t let your emotions get the better of you
It’s easier said than done because divorces can be very emotional, but try to put emotions to
one side. Act reasonably and do what you can to prevent the process from becoming more
difficult than it needs to be. Try to avoid doing anything that you might regret later on.
Help Your Divorce to Go Smoothly
These are a few of the things you should try to avoid doing during your divorce. It can be
difficult, but keep these in mind, always ask your solicitor for advice if you are unsure about
anything, and you’ll have a better chance of ensuring your divorce goes smoothly.
Divorce can be a very challenging time for anyone. Emotions can run high, and it’s easy to
make mistakes. Here are some of the things we recommend that you should not do during
your divorce for a better outcome.
1. Don’t hide information from your lawyer
Always keep your divorce lawyer up to date. They can only help you if you keep them
informed, so provide them with all the information they need and don’t hide anything from
them. If you have made a bad decision, it’s best that they know.
2. Don’t rush to reply to communications from your spouse
It’s good practice when emotions are running high to take your time before replying to
communications. Don’t rush and end up saying something you regret. At the same time,
remember to keep a record of all your communications.
3. Don’t use the joint account
If you have a joint account, stop using it during your divorce process, and don’t add any
money to it. Use your own account and keep your money separate from now on.
4. Don’t get into (more) debt
Now is not a good time to get into debt or get into more debt. You may not have as much
money around as before, but being careful now will help out later on.
5. Don’t forget about your children’s feelings
This one probably goes without saying, but try to avoid saying negative things about your
spouse in front of your children. This will be a difficult time for them as well, so don’t force
them to take sides.
6. Don’t focus on blame
It may be hard to do, but try to avoid focusing on blaming your spouse for everything. It’s
easy to assume you are blameless, but try to be honest with yourself.
7. Don’t hide assets
It’s a bad idea to try and hide assets during a divorce. It’s important to be open and
transparent, otherwise it could have negative consequences for you in the divorce process.
8. Don’t take advice from everyone
You’ll probably receive no end of advice from friends and family, but be careful whose advice
you take. Every divorce is different, and their experiences from their own divorces may not
apply to you. Try to stick to taking advice from your lawyer.
9. Don’t post about it on social media
Avoid rushing out and posting information about your divorce on social media, where there
will be a record of your comments. You don’t have to keep it a secret, but be careful about
what you say.
10. Don’t let your emotions get the better of you
It’s easier said than done because divorces can be very emotional, but try to put emotions to
one side. Act reasonably and do what you can to prevent the process from becoming more
difficult than it needs to be. Try to avoid doing anything that you might regret later on.
Help Your Divorce to Go Smoothly
These are a few of the things you should try to avoid doing during your divorce. It can be
difficult, but keep these in mind, always ask your solicitor for advice if you are unsure about
anything, and you’ll have a better chance of ensuring your divorce goes smoothly.