For many people, going through a divorce may have seemed unimaginable at one point in their marriage. Sadly, when the reality sets in and you are the one standing at the precipices of divorce, the task of preparing for divorce may seem a bit daunting.

In the time I have practiced family law I have compiled a list of commonly asked divorce questions. Today I will address 4 items to keep in mind in your approach to divorce proceedings.

1) Time Management: First and foremost, decide how your divorce will be handled. Will you ‘do-it yourself’ or will you hire a divorce attorney. Making this decision sooner than later is important because it will have a direct effect on your time to prepare. For example, if you choose to handle it yourself, you must be aware of specific deadlines and hence must incur additional time to prepare adequately. Or you may prefer to hire a law firm which will, in effect, do away with this extra preparation time and free you up for other more pressing responsibilities. And based on your desired course of action, you will better be able to properly manage your time.

2) Realistic Expectations: In going through a divorce you must begin by emotionally and mentally gathering yourself for what lies ahead. This means that you must have realistic expectations. You must also understand that no two divorces are exactly the same. Meaning, in going through a divorce, predictability is not something you can count on. Understand that if you go through a divorce process involving a trial—-final decisions will be made by a judge. And at the end of the day, part of a judge’s decision involves his/her own human values and opinions.

3) Do Your Homework: You should begin preparing for divorce by thoroughly planning and taking complete inventory of your entire financial life. This means becoming aware and researching all money matters involved in the marriage. Remember, one of the main divorce issues is the distribution of assets and liabilities. Another of the central issues in your divorce will be setting child support and time-sharing schedules, if children are involved.

4) “Divorce Proceedings Will Not….”: Clients should be aware of what things going through a divorce will not do for them. Namely, do not expect an exact or even similar outcome to your divorce as someone you know previously had. Again, the circumstances of your divorce will dictate what a judge deems is in the best interest of all parties.

Going through a divorce can be a very unnerving time in your life. But you can do your part to alleviate these nerves by properly preparing for what’s in front of you. In this regard, seeking professional legal counsel can be of further assistance to you in clarifying what to expect during a divorce or any other related family law issue.

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