Divorce can be one of the most stressful things people in Florida go through. From divvying up assets to figuring out child custody arrangements, there’s plenty on the line during the legal process.
With the stakes being so high and emotions running rampant, there are also plenty of ways you can make mistakes when facing divorce. Following are common divorce mishaps people make and how to avoid them.
Not being realistic about your financial future post-divorce
Out of fear, stress and panic, many couples make some pretty serious financial mistakes when facing divorce. Divorcing will definitely change your financial situation. You won’t share a combined income any longer, and you might have to cover expenses like insurance and rent on your own. If you’re not prepared to make major financial changes, you could end up:
- Getting into serious debt
- Not making critical plans to cover your expenses after divorce
- Failing to ask for the child support payments you might need
Bad mouthing your ex in front of your kids
As hurt as you may be, do everything you can to avoid speaking negatively about your ex to your kids. Not only could this hurt your children, it could also end up hurting your rights in future child custody cases.
Keeping your kids in the dark
It’s only natural for parents to want to shield their kids from the painful reality of ending a marriage. However, keeping your kids in the dark might cause them to feel confused and insecure. To avoid this problem, consider scheduling a family meeting. Address any changes that will affect your kids so they’ll know what to expect beforehand.
Divorce is never easy, but it’s unnecessary to make it any more difficult than it has to be. Use the above tips to avoid making common divorce mistakes so you can move on with less stress.
