Always keep your divorce lawyer up to date. They can only help you if you keep them informed, so provide them with all the information they need and don’t hide anything from them. If you have made a bad decision, it’s best that they know.
It’s good practice when emotions are running high to take your time before replying to communications. Don’t rush and end up saying something you regret. At the same time, remember to keep a record of all your communications.
If you have a joint account, stop using it during your divorce process, and don’t add any money to it. Use your own account and keep your money separate from now on.
Now is not a good time to get into debt or get into more debt. You may not have as much money around as before, but being careful now will help out later on.
This one probably goes without saying, but try to avoid saying negative things about your spouse in front of your children. This will be a difficult time for them as well, so don’t force them to take sides.
It may be hard to do, but try to avoid focusing on blaming your spouse for everything. It’s easy to assume you are blameless, but try to be honest with yourself.
It’s a bad idea to try and hide assets during a divorce. It’s important to be open and transparent, otherwise, it could have negative consequences for you in the divorce process.
You’ll probably receive no end of advice from friends and family, but be careful whose advice you take. Every divorce is different, and their experiences from their own divorces may not apply to you. Try to stick to taking advice from your lawyer.
Avoid rushing out and posting information about your divorce on social media, where there will be a record of your comments. You don’t have to keep it a secret, but be careful about what you say.