Friday, October 31, 2008

Tips To Help A Woman Prepare For Divorce

By Allison Thompson

Are you one of the many women in the world today who have suffered the mental anguish and pain of going through divorce? There is no way to sugar coat it, divorce can be very nasty and lawyers will drag out all of your "dirty laundry" so to speak for the whole world to see. Just so the legal council can try to prove you a bad person (by their standards) or even a "bad mom" if you have kids.

If you are considering divorcing your partner it is going to be difficult, but when it does happen you just need to get on with it and deal with anything that they throw at you. If you have the right kind of information and are prepared to deal with how dirty the divorce can get then you will find that things go a little more smoothly and you won't feel as stressed.

Here are a few tips to remember when preparing for your divorce:

1) First off you need to get together all essential pieces of documentation and paperwork that your lawyer will need. Immediately before you start divorce proceedings gather together all information relating to joint bank accounts and credit cards, mortgages and any investments that you have taken out as a couple.

2) A big mistake many women make is not knowing what their financial situation is prior to starting their divorce proceedings and this can come back and bite them later on. So spend time getting to know what savings or investments you have with your partner that were made whilst you were together.

3) Even if you are just considering the "D" word it is a good idea to find a suitable lawyer to work on your behalf as soon as you can. If you do have a good family lawyer they may be willing to represent you, but be prepared as they already being representing your ex. The lawyer you choose should be one who will explain each step of the proceedings to you in details and tell you what your options are so your aren't it with any surprises.

4) Make sure that you have issued a new beneficiary on any life or accident insurance that you might have. Many people forget this little issue and in the end, the wrong people will be getting the money that you meant for someone else. Also, make sure that your tax returns are in the proper order.

Hopefully this article has helped any women out there that have gone through or are sadly going through a divorce now. Think of it this way, even if you don't really see it right now there is life after divorce! If you try to follow the tips provided it will help you better understand your situation and maybe even give you the tools that you need to get through it with as little stress to you as possible.

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