During a divorce, it’s not uncommon to feel out of control. Your finances are up in the air, and the custody of your children is undetermined, so these feelings are natural. It’s important to gain control of your divorce, so that you can make sound decisions.
The choices that you make during this time will affect many areas of your life for years to come.
Taking control is no easy task, but the three tips below should help you take the first steps toward approaching your divorce with grace and confidence. If you feel lost or are facing a particularly complicated split, we can help.
At The Law Offices of Elliot Green, we are committed to protecting our clients in court. This dedication earned us the Avvo Clients’ Choice Award for 2014. If you’d like to schedule a free initial consultation with a Queens family lawyer, call us today at 718-260-8668.
1. Keep Your Emotions Separated From The Divorce
This may be the hardest piece of advice to follow. A marriage is full of emotional investments, so it’s only natural that divorce is a sensitive time, but no hatred, bitterness or sadness will help you make better decisions.
It’s not enough to try to suppress your negative feelings, especially because this can cause physical and mental stress. Instead, try investing energy and emotion into more positive areas of your life.
In other words, spend more time with your family or take the time to pursue a passion or hobby. The more invested you are in other areas, the less time you’ll have to dwell on anger rooted in the past.
2. Plan Your Own Financial Future
The Huffington Post reports that looking toward the future is the absolute best way that you can take focus off of your current situation. Regardless of the outcome of your divorce, plan a new budget moving forward. Decide what expenses are important to you and which you can drop now that you are single. Start living your new lifestyle as soon as possible, and you’ll find it easier to incorporate the financial outcome of your divorce later.
3. Hire An Attorney Whom You Can Trust
During the divorce process, you may begin to feel helpless in certain areas. For instance, if your loved one handled all of the finances, you’ll find it difficult to know how to stand up for your financial needs. This is why you’ll need a well-informed lawyer on your side.
After you discuss your desires and needs, you can trust your attorney to represent your interests in the courtroom. We strive to meet all of our clients’ highest standards. No matter what you hope to achieve during the divorce, you can count on us to help you.
At The Law Offices of Elliot Green, our attorneys have experience in many areas of family law including appeals, high net-worth separations, child support and custody, alimony and prenuptial agreements. To schedule your free consultation with a family lawyer from our office, call us today at 718-260-8668.
