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How To Improve The Outcome Of Your Divorce Case

22 June 2020
 Categories: Law, Blog

Rushing into a divorce could lead to serious disappointments. As such, it is advisable to consult with your lawyer and come up with a plan of how to handle the divorce. So, how can you ensure a positive outcome from your divorce case? Below are some tips. 

Work With A Skilled Divorce Lawyer

Your lawyer should have adequate experience in handling divorce cases. He or she should examine your situation and predict a possible outcome. Do not hide information from your divorce lawyer. For instance, you should inform your lawyer if your spouse has filed an apprehended violence order in the past. In this case, your lawyer could need some evidence to prove that you are a reformed individual. It could range from anger management classes, counselling sessions or rehabilitation programs. You must be clear about marital property and finances. For example, take a situation where you have taken some loans without informing your spouse.  

Know Your Needs

From the onset, you must know your goals. For instance, could be you are interested in keeping a family business. If this is the case, you must be ready to let go of an asset such as your marital home. People that go into a divorce with a win-win mentality often complicate the process. As such, their case ends up in court where they have no control over the outcome.

Obey Court Orders

If your case ends up in court, the judge may give temporary orders regarding child custody and the management of joint assets. You must obey court orders. If you do not, you could be held in contempt of court. The judge could also take it as a show of bad faith. This could negatively affect the outcome of the case. Below are some other behaviours to avoid: 

  1. Do not miss mandatory court hearings. You should have compelling reasons (such as illness) if you cannot make it to court.
  2. Do not hide or transfer personal or joint property to have the upper hand during property settlement cases.
  3. Avoid violence and alcoholism if you have a pending child custody case.
  4. Do not insult your spouse. His or her attorney could twist your statements to get an advantage in court.

Out-of-court processes are a fast and convenient way to finalise your marriage. Typically, the two parties meet in the presence of their divorce lawyers and decide how they will share marital property and raise their kids. 

Speak with a divorce lawyer about your case.