Things to do before a divorce

It can be very stressful and emotional when an individual considers the dissolution of his or her marriage.  If you are thinking about filing for a divorce, make sure you are prepared to do so.

In order to avoid some common pitfalls associated with divorce, consider the following before doing anything:

·         Make sure you hire an experienced Orange County Divorce attorney

·         Consider your children’s best interests

·         Review your finances – what you own, what you owe

·         Make sure you have documentation to prove your income and your spouse’s

·         Consider all you will need for life after divorce

·         If you have debt, try to decrease it – build your own credit

·         Make changes to your will if you have one – if not, make one

If you are considering filing for divorce or have been served with divorce papers, don’t waste any time.  Contact an experienced and compassionate Orange County Divorce Attorney to learn about the steps you need to take, how you can protect your best interests and how you can move forward in the process as smoothly as possible.