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Tips For Keeping Divorce Simple

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Ending a marriage is a complicated endeavor and often proves to be an emotionally exhausting process for the parties involved. Fortunately, there are some steps that couples can take to help make their separation and subsequent divorce go as smoothly as possible.

Do Some Research

Even when a divorce seems like it will be a relatively straightforward affair, complications can unexpectedly arise. For this reason, hiring an attorney from the get-go is often a good idea, as this ensures that there will be someone to help couples weather any legal difficulties. Besides having an experienced attorney on their side, however, couples should also consider doing some research about divorce laws in Florida on their own, beginning the process of gathering information, and trying to anticipate foreseeable issues.

Define Your Goals

One of the best things that divorcing couples can do to make the process go as smoothly as possible is to set realistic goals ahead of time. Generally, goals will fall under two main categories: financial goals and personal goals. The first will require couples to come up with a clear picture of where their finances stand and what they can expect their situation to look like upon divorce. To this end, the parties will want to start gathering their financial documentation, including bank statements and proof of inheritances and loans and to begin separating their finances by opening individual accounts. They should also consider assessing their expenses, making a new budget, and creating an emergency fund, all of which can help ease financial pressure during and after divorce.

Divorcing couples should also consider coming up with some goals for their personal lives. This could include taking time for self-care, focusing on their emotional and physical needs, and obtaining support from friends and family, support groups, and if necessary, professional therapists. Approaching their situation with optimism and hope can help give couples a different outlook on divorce as a new beginning, rather than just a painful ending.

Ask for Help

Having an experienced attorney on one’s side can make all the difference in divorce. Besides offering legal advice and negotiating on the parties’ behalf, an attorney can also build a strong team of professionals to help with the divorce, including mediators, coaches, therapists, and financial advisors. These individuals can help with all the aspects of a couple’s divorce, ensuring that the parties have a financially secure future, are focusing on their personal well-being, and have the best chance of coming up with a divorce settlement that is in their family’s best interests.

Offering Support Throughout Divorce

If you and your spouse have decided to get divorced and you need legal counsel, don’t hesitate to reach out to dedicated Florida divorce lawyer Sandra Bonfiglio, P.A. for help. We have the experience to handle a wide range of divorce-related issues, including property division, alimony, child custody, and more. Reach out to us at 954-945-7591 today or send us a message online to schedule a free consultation.

Sources:

forbes.com/sites/robertpagliarini/2019/02/25/4-tips-for-a-more-peaceful-divorce/?sh=44f38339411b

psychologytoday.com/us/blog/better-divorce/202203/how-have-the-perfect-divorce

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