For many people, getting a divorce is incredibly stressful. Although a divorce will be emotionally challenging regardless of how prepared you are, you can save yourself a lot of grief by being properly prepared for the legal process of a divorce. Here are some things that you should do before you get a divorce to simplify the process.
1. Save Money For The Initial Retainer
As you start the divorce process, the attorney will most likely ask for a retainer.
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If you've tried everything to save your marriage, divorce may be the only option you have left. Before you file for divorce, you need to make sure that you're standing on a firm foundation for your future. Here are four things you need to do before you file for divorce.
Build Your Own Credit
If you've been married for a significant amount of time, all of your credit may be tied up with your spouse.
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While celebrities like Caitlyn Jenner are making inroads for the acceptance of the transgendered into U.S. society, the reality is that transgendered parents may still face significant discrimination when it comes to family court and custody issues. If you're transgendered and a parent, this is what you should know.
Not everyone is in agreement about the transgendered.
Historically, the transgendered have been labelled everything from perverse to mentally ill. Unfortunately, not much has changed.
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Failing to pay child support is a crime; apart from monetary fines, a convicted offender faces up to six months in jail. This is unfortunate because, apart from the inconvenience and discomfort of jail, such a sentence may make it more difficult for you to meet your child support obligations. If your partner sues you for failing to pay child support, your mere protests of being unable to do so will not help you.
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Child support negotiations are some of the most controversial issues during divorce proceedings. Just like other aspects of your divorce, you will be better off making an out-of-court agreement than taking the issue to the judge. Use these four major tips to sail through the negotiations:
Consider Extra Expenses
The mandatory expenses, such as school fees and rent, aren't the only expenses you need to raise a child. Other expenses may not be necessary, but you need to take care of them as far as your child's best interests are concerned.
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