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Knowledge is power. Schedule consultations with a few different attorneys who
are experienced in all aspects Florida divorce and family law to explore strategies
for your divorce case. Present your case to several divorce lawyers to get a
variety of opinions and attitudes before you choose the one you want.
1. Bring documents
It is helpful to bring financial documents and records for the divorce attorney
to review during the initial consultation. Include as many of the following documents
as possible:
- recent pay stubs
- tax returns for the past three to five years
- bank statements and credit card statements for the past
three to five years
- pension and any other retirement and employment benefits
both you and your spouse are entitled to receive, including year end bonuses,
health insurance and life insurance
- copies of deeds to real property and statements of any mortgages
or equity loans that are due
2. Don't sign any papers
Do not sign any documents, contracts, promissory notes, deeds, mortgages, etc.
if your spouse requests you to do so. The consequences of signing any documents
or papers may be irreparable and highly prejudicial to your legal and financial
rights upon a divorce in Florida.
3. Don't move out of your marital residence
Do not move out of the marital residence without first discussing it with your
divorce lawyer.
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OPEN COMMUNICATION
Most divorce cases are settled by the spouses between themselves, not necessarily
by their divorce lawyers, so you will both benefit, in the long run, by keeping
communication lines open. The way in which you and your spouse behave and communicate
with each other during the most stressful moments in your marriage, will serve
as a mirror image of how you will behave through the divorce process.
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BE AWARE OF YOUR MOTIVATIONS
If your top priority is your children, your decisions must be consistent with
their best interests, not just yours.
If you realize that some of the problems you are fighting about will not matter
in the future, then the same issues probably do not matter in the present moment.
Therefore, let go of these issues and focus on the important ones!
It is a good idea to frequently reassess your actions while going through the
process of a divorce in Florida and make sure you continue to focus and move
towards your ultimate goals.
Choose your battles wisely!
It's time to reclaim your life! |
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Robert S. Hannan
Attorney At Law
404 Southeast 14th Court
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Telephone: 954-467-0424
Telefax: 954-467-7800
Email: info@fldivorceattorney.com
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