7 Steps to May Your Divorce Smoother

   1. Become educated on all aspects of Florida Divorce.  This website is an excellent start.  Read every document available.  Complicated subjects always deserve a second reading.  Then, read the Florida Statutes on divorce.  You will find they are written in almost-plain English and are understandable to the average person.

   2. Buy books on Florida Divorce.  Generic divorce books will not do the job.  Every state has different laws and requirements for divorce.  A good source of self-help books is www.nolo.com.  You can also search on www.amazon.com.

   3. Take the “high road.”  Behave perfectly, beginning now.  Cooperate with your spouse on arrangements for children.  Do not waste, destroy, or hide assets.  Take on the appearance of a “saint.”  You will be happier, more relaxed, and less destructive to your family and assets.  Most important of all, the spouse that takes the “high road” always does better in a divorce trial.  Judges like to see you take the “high road.”

   4. Use your newly gained knowledge and plan two possible outcomes: your best possible outcome and your worst possible outcome.  Be realistic and put it in writing.

   5. Use your knowledge of your spouse.  Try to imagine what is going through your spouses mind.  Make an educated guess and write down what your spouse would pick, best and worst outcomes.

   6. With four possible outcomes on paper, you now have an overview of the battlefield.  Using that information, see if you can work out a combination of give and take that approximates “best” outcomes for both spouses.  It doesn’t need to be perfect but you should try your best.  When done, you have a powerful plan that will help you in negotiations.

   7. Be involved in your divorce.  Actively negotiate with a goal of peaceful settlement.  Don’t use destructive techniques.  They only look bad for you at trial time.  And never be afraid to ask your attorney questions.  This is your divorce and you have to live with the result.  The well-informed person will always come out ahead.

 

Divorce can be the single most important event in your life.  Make sure you gather lots of information so you can make informed decisions.  Many people can benefit from the advice of a good, honest, loyal divorce attorney.  The Divorce Center can provide a divorce attorney that can help you protect yourself.  A lawyer is not an expense in a divorce case - they are an investment. We help clients in Hernando County, Pasco County, Pinellas County, and Hillsborough County. Our service area includes Tampa, Clearwater, Largo, New Port Richey, Brooksville, Dade City, and the New Tampa area. CONTACT US NOW or call 888-469-3486