How To Protect Yourself During A Divorce

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How To Protect Yourself During A Divorce

If you’re going through a divorce, there are various steps you should take to protect yourself, your children, and your finances. If you foresee the process becoming challenging, then protecting yourself is a vital step to help you achieve your desired outcome. Our Orange County family law attorneys have put together a list of steps you can take to protect yourself during a divorce.

Save & Make Copies of Important Information

It is important to gather all of your personal records and make copies of them. Things you should gather could include:

  • Your birth certificate

  • School diplomas

  • Any other personal documents.

You should also gather and make copies of information that pertains to both spouses. Examples this include:

  • Bank statements

  • Real estate records

  • Tax returns

Be sure to store these documents in a safe location, because you will likely need that information during your divorce.

Consider Staying in the Family Home

Although moving out of the family home is the first instinct for most spouses, it can potentially impact your child custody rights in the future. However, staying in the family home can increase tension. You can seek the guidance of an experienced attorney to determine what is best for your case.

Don’t Sign Anything

It is vital to not sign any papers without having an attorney with you. There are many cases where spouses sign papers or preliminary agreements that later affect property division or custody rights. Having an attorney on your side will allow you to understand what you’re signing and how it may affect you in the future.

Get an Orange County Divorce Attorney

Having an attorney on your side from the early stages of your divorce will be extremely beneficial. Divorce is complex and involves many factors. For that reason, it’s helpful to have an attorney analyze your case and develop a strong strategy to help you achieve your desired outcome.

The Orange County divorce lawyers at Moshtael Family Law Orange County have over over 130 years of combined legal experience. Our team is highly skilled, experienced, and knowledgeable in all things related to family law cases. If you need legal help with your divorce, our team is ready to help you.

Please call or contact our office online to arrange for an appointment about your case today.

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