“I’ve decided I want to get a divorce. Now what?”
While it may seem innocuous, that simple question is extremely significant and has many implications – the best way to answer is categorically:
1. Get Support. Surround yourself with a support system. Whether it be family, friends, support groups, or professionals, take steps to lay the foundation to support you during this difficult time. Appreciate your decision to move forward with a divorce and appreciate the difficulty of reaching out to a divorce attorney.
2. Get Educated. Each divorce, each relationship, and each child are unique. Do not get sucked into a Google trap! Team up with a trusted divorce attorney who can evaluate your case and provide tailored feedback to your specific questions and concerns.
3. Get Organized. Start gathering financial documents, logs, journals, tax returns and bills. Financial components and “discovery” could be significant during a divorce. It is important to help your attorneys in swift and efficient production and organization of information.
4. Get Real. If appropriate, have the conversation with your soon-to-be ex. Rip the proverbial “band-aid” – have a candid discussion about the divorce, process, goals, and expectations.
5. Get Going. Onward and upward. Whether it be moving towards a path of litigation or a form of alternative dispute resolution, look forward. Communicate and strategize with your attorney, explore your options, and focus on what you can control – your actions, expectations and how you react.
You’ve got this.
Jordan D. Rosenberg, Partner
For more information on Mr. Rosenberg, please visit: https://www.beermannlaw.com/team/jordan-d-rosenberg.
