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Advice for divorce

Divorce can be an adversarial process that requires a substantial amount of time and resources. In addition, divorce is often an emotional process that has a massive impact on one’s personal life. Nevertheless, there are a few suggestions that residents of Illinois and other states should keep in mind in order to minimize the friction and cost of a divorce.

Prenuptial agreements

One of the easiest ways that spouses can avoid some of the cost and friction associated with a divorce is to execute a prenuptial agreement. This document is a contract between spouses before marriage that sets expectations about many issues, including how matters will be handled upon divorce. If spouses agree in a prenuptial agreement how they will distribute assets after a divorce, it is likely that there will be less litigation about distributions during a divorce. Individuals interested in drafting a prenuptial agreement should speak with an experienced family law attorney.

Be careful about communication

Emotions can run high during a divorce, and it is possible that spouses will say outlandish things to one another during this adversarial process. However, it is important not to make statements that they may regret at a future time. Spouses can use such statements when arguing for child custody issues, distribution of assets and other matters, so it is best to exercise constraint when making statements to spouses.

Explain the process to children

Divorces can be traumatizing to children because they may not understand what is happening to their family. As a result, it is important to carefully explain the divorce process to children and provide them the support and comfort they need during a difficult time.

Negotiate more

Individuals usually need to pay attorneys’ fees every time their divorce lawyer needs to file papers in court or argue matters before a judge. If spouses wish to minimize the cost of litigating a divorce, they should prepare to negotiate with their spouse about matters. However, some issues cannot be negotiated, and in such cases, it is important to hire an experienced divorce lawyer to preserve a person’s rights.

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