If it seems like your divorce is going to be overly contentious, then you’re probably hoping that you can get the process over with as quickly as possible. But you can’t move through your marriage dissolution too quickly, otherwise you could miss key opportunities to position yourself for post-divorce financial success. This is because far too often divorcing individual acquiesce to certain settlement proposals that aren’t in their best interests simply because they want to avoid a fight and the stress associated with ongoing litigation.
But there may be other ways to save time in your divorce without jeopardizing your positioning. Let’s look at some of them here.
An expeditious divorce requires sound planning. Therefore, if you’re hoping to shave time off your marriage dissolution, then you should do the following:
- Inventory the marital estate so that you fully understand the assets that are in play.
- Have valuations conducted on assets whose worth is difficult to determine.
- Gather all relevant documentation, including pay stubs, tax returns and records pertaining to your children’s education and medical care.
- Set goals for what you hope to get out of your divorce.
- Identify the issues that are key for your spouse so that you know where you can find leverage during negotiations.
- Pick your battles so that you don’t get bogged down fighting over every little issue.
Carefully navigate your divorce to protect your interests
There are a million different ways to approach divorce. You have to find the one that works best for you and that positions you for the post-divorce life that you want. While this may mean expediting the process as much as possible, it should also involve developing a strong legal strategy that shields your interests from your spouse’s aggressive arguments. If that’s something you’d like assistance addressing, then be sure to discuss the matter with your attorney.