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Your divorce will not be exactly like anyone else’s – nor will the feelings and emotions you encounter. Some divorce basics, however, remain relevant across nearly every divorce. This is why some of the wisdom gleaned from an experienced Lampasas family law attorney may help you better navigate the rocky path toward divorce ahead.
Sit with Your Decision to End Your Marriage
There is not a married couple out there that has not bandied about the idea of divorce at one moment or another – typically after one of you has said something ugly that you immediately regret (but for some reason will not take back). Make sure that you have put everything into saving your marriage that you believe it deserves – whatever this means to you. Divorce is an emotionally difficult process, and if you are on the fence, to begin with, it might be a better use of your time and effort to attempt to save your marriage instead of filing for divorce.
Having Your Moment in Court May Not Be as Helpful as You Hope
The divorce process can be so brutal that some participants in the process long for their moment in court. This, however, is unlikely to bring you the satisfaction you seek, and it amounts to abdicating the decision-making power you do have in the matter. You are generally better off negotiating between yourselves – with your respective family law attorney’s guidance – than you are heading to court.
The Consequences of Your Divorce Are Too Significant to Go It Alone
A divorce is the dissolution of a legal contract that will affect all of the following:
- Your child custody arrangements
- The equitable division of your marital property
- Child support
- Spousal support
These are complicated matters that should not be negotiated without the solid working knowledge of their legal ramifications, which an experienced family law attorney can offer.
The Support of Your Friends and Loved Ones Should Not Guide Your Divorce
If you are going through a divorce, the support of your friends, family, and loved ones should not guide your divorce decisions. While your supporters are well-meaning and can provide you with the emotional support you desperately need, they do not understand the legal details involved in your case or how their erstwhile legal advice could affect your future. Turn to your support system for emotional support and to your family law attorney for the professional legal counsel you need.