Legal Family Advice on Divorce

Top 10 Legal Errors You Must Avoid in Divorce

Quite honestly, no divorce is peaceful and drama-free. Most of them aren’t just stressful and overwhelming, but tend to bring together lots of issues that drain the parting couple. Family and friends will offer tips that can be more harmful and costly than healing the hurtful soul. In the end, a person will be prone to making many expensive legal and financial mistakes. Here are a few of the seemingly obvious errors associated with divorce and how you can avoid them.

(1). Thinking and believing that the other party will be fair and cooperative is perhaps the greatest mistake. That’s because divorce and subsequent separation is never smooth and demands aren’t always fair. So, instead of hoping that the other person’s team will be rational, go ahead and expect no cooperation at all. Instead, expect huge hurdles and bumps to be erected all over the place!

(2). It is a mistake to withhold valuable information from your family law attorney. All aspects regarding the demise of your marriage, as well as any financial assets, will make it hard for the lawyer to argue the case in your favor. Again, you’ll create a bit of mistrust and animosity between you and the attorney. Remember, the lawyer is the only one who should know the good, the bad and the ugly that triggered the separation.

(3). Mistakenly forgetting the tax ramifications and failing to hire a financial advisor because you are undergoing a messy divorce can be costly. Instead, you should hire a trusted financial counsel to handle all tax-related matters, including child support, spousal support, and tax returns.

(4). Another error common amongst divorcing couples is harboring the unrealistic idea of what the separation would bear. Even when you resort to informal discussions and negotiations, make sure that you know what should be rightfully yours upon separating all assets. Let the attorney know everything as well.

(5). Never sign documents without asking relevant questions. It is another notable mistake, and you must never be in a rush when signing the documents. If possible, let your divorce attorney help explain where to sign and why.

(6). Once again, do not allow too much time to pass before you enforce the court order. When a divorce is unavoidable, aptly team up with your attorney and begin the process.

(7). As you prepare to win the case, be ready to lose. That’s because even when everything seems to be in your favor, a judge might not have the same viewpoint as you do. Or perhaps the attorney may not coherently present your arguments. So, better stay balanced with an alternative problem-solving route. Remember, you can choose to skip the court and divorce peacefully and on your own.

(8). Do not be emotional when making crucial legal decisions. Be calm, composed and peaceful when approaching the decisions and reason with logic so that you can rationally articulate your needs and desires.

(9). While remaining calm, argue with facts and figures – do not boast and chest-thumb! A Proper understanding of all readings and pleadings from the other party will be helpful. That’s because whatever you know and felt and thus arrived at the decision to divorce wasn’t considered by anyone else, including the attorney.

(10). Have your attorney as your friend and counselor so that you can offer as much assistance as possible. Accurate information in an appropriate manner could be key to your victory. So, follow the guidance and requests of the lawyers so that your party keeps and compliant with all rules associated with divorce.

Conclusion on Legal Family Advice on Divorce

Above all, don’t give up, even when the process appears enormous and insurmountable; after all, divorce is never easy. If you have a question about divorce law or if you need to start or defend against a family law case in Utah call Ascent Law today at (801) 676-5506. We would love to help you in your family law or divorce case.

Michael Anderson

People who want a lot of Bull go to a Butcher. People who want results navigating a complex legal field go to a Lawyer that they can trust. That’s where I come in. I am Michael Anderson, an Attorney in the Salt Lake area focusing on the needs of the Average Joe wanting a better life for him and his family. I’m the Lawyer you can trust. I grew up in Utah and love it here. I am a Father to three, a Husband to one, and an Entrepreneur. I understand the feelings of joy each of those roles bring, and I understand the feeling of disappointment, fear, and regret when things go wrong. I attended the University of Utah where I received a B.A. degree in 2010 and a J.D. in 2014. I have focused my practice in Wills, Trusts, Real Estate, and Business Law. I love the thrill of helping clients secure their future, leaving a real legacy to their children. Unfortunately when problems arise with families. I also practice Family Law, with a focus on keeping relationships between the soon to be Ex’s civil for the benefit of their children and allowing both to walk away quickly with their heads held high. Before you worry too much about losing everything that you have worked for, before you permit yourself to be bullied by your soon to be ex, before you shed one more tear in silence, call me. I’m the Lawyer you can trust.

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