Facing a divorce might mean that you are receiving advice from every angle. Continue reading to learn the basics when proceedings with a divorce. Learn the “dos” and “don’ts” to consider to achieve a positive outcome. If you require assistance with your proceedings, give our experienced divorce attorney a call. We would be happy to help.
What to Do During a Divorce
The following actions and behaviors can benefit your divorce proceedings to put you on the right path to achieve a painless and smooth divorce:
- Maintain good co-parenting practices
- Be sure to pay your child support on time
- Keep any copies of money paid to your spouse
- Be aware of the household budget and expenses
- Examine your credit history and get a credit report
- Seek help for any alcohol or illegal substance abuse
- Get a copy of your spouse’s last two paycheck stubs
- Comply with any court-ordered injunctions and restrictions
- Change passwords to all email accounts and social media sites
- Disclose all assets and liabilities when filling out your inventory
- Know the balance on your retirement plans, 401(k), pension plan, etc.
- Know the total balance on any joint checking and savings bank accounts
- Keep a journal to document the exchange and pick up of any children you have
- Seek out a CPA or accountant to help review the tax implications of your divorce
- Collect your last two tax returns, real estate deeds, and mortgage documents
What Not to Do During a Divorce
Consider avoiding the following behaviors and actions when facing a divorce to avoid negatively impacting the outcome of your divorce:
- Start another romantic relationship
- Buy extravagant items while the divorce is pending
- Post information regarding your divorce on social media
- Post anything on social media that can be used against you
- Criticize your spouse in front of your children or the court hearings
- Withhold visitation from your spouse for their failure to make child support payments
- Send mean or negative emails, texts, messages, or any other form of written communication to your spouse
- Get pregnant or get anyone pregnant
- Move out of state with your children
- Remove children from their current school
- Buy real estate while the divorce is pending
- Keep secrets from your attorney
- Give large contributions to anyone
- Discuss the case with your children
- Use your children as intermediaries
- Sell property without the court’s permission
- Increase your debt while the divorce is pending
- Bring a new significant other around your child
Contact our experienced New Jersey firm
If you require strong legal representation for matters related to divorce or family law, Haber Silver Russoniello & Dunn is here to help. We proudly represent clients in Morris County and throughout the state of New Jersey. Contact our firm today to schedule a consultation.
