Do's And Don'ts to Remember in an Orange County Divorce
Many people have the notion that getting a divorce is a very straightforward process, especially in California.
Do's And Don'ts to Remember in an Orange County Divorce
What To Do
Hire a knowledgeable Orange County family law attorney
This especially goes for couples who are not on cordial terms, and they know they are going to be fighting on critical issues such as child custody, splitting of assets, and spousal support.
With an experienced divorce attorney in Orange County on your side, you will have expert guidance on every step of the proceedings. Your attorney will help you make intelligent decisions from a rational place (instead of emotional), so you don’t end up without a desirable outcome.
Take Inventory Of Your Possessions
Respond To Divorce Papers
In California, only one party has to consent to divorce for it to get finalized. This means that if one spouse is non-consenting to the divorce, they will have no choice but to proceed with it. If your spouse serves you with divorce papers, don’t make the mistake of thinking that you have no role in the divorce because you don’t want it. Respond to the divorce papers as soon as possible. In California, you only have 30 days to file your response before the divorce will be finalized by default.
What Not To Do
Don’t Send Negative Messages To Your Spouse
Don’t Sign Paperwork Without Understanding It
Don’t Share Credit Cards And Bank Accounts With Soon-To-Be-Ex Spouse
Don’t Talk About The Divorce On Social Media
Keep A Journal Of Interactions Between Yourself And The Other Party
If spousal support or child support is an issue, record the dates the payments were made, how much was paid, and how often support payments are made. Also try to maintain copies of all the support payments. If child custody is an issue, make sure you record who has custody and when; whether the children are returned unclean or unfed; whether the other spouse is routinely late for drop-off or pick-up times.
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