3 Tips For Simplifying Your Divorce
Everyone knows that going through a divorce can be expensive. Depending on the nature of the divorce and the relationship of the divorcing couple, the divorce could become very expensive and could take a good deal of time. If you are in the process of divorcing, you might be wondering how you can save money and speed up the process. Here are a couple things you should know.
1. Opt For A No Fault Divorce
The majority of divorces are called no fault divorces. This means that neither party did something that could legally dissolve the marriage. The reason you should try for a no fault is that it can be hard in some instances to prove fault. It could take you months, even years to try and prove that you were wronged and that you should be granted a fault divorce.
If you say you want a no fault divorce you can start the process right away. The only way you should pursue a fault divorce is if you really have hard evidence that your spouse was at fault and that you are ok waiting for the divorce to become finalized.
2. Do Mediation
Another great tool for divorce is mediation. This will help you save both time and money. With mediation you and your spouse will work with a lawyer (or two lawyers in some cases) to resolve your estate outside of court. You will spend more money if you go to court, and it will take time for your hearing to be heard. This is why it is better to try mediation first. In fact, some courts won't even allow your case to be heard unless you have already tried mediation.
If your mediation is done right, and if both sides are cooperative, you can resolve the estate in the matter of a couple days. This will save you money in legal fees and in time.
3. Keep It Professional
One of the biggest mistakes that divorcing couples make is try to make the divorce so personal. This may seem impossible, since divorce is so painful for the couple, but the whole thing should be viewed as a dissolved business transaction. If everything becomes personal it could explode into one big fight. Instead, try to be reasonable and fair with the negotiations. If you and your spouse have children, call a child custody attorney to help resolve matters. Your lawyer can help you know what is reasonable so that you know where to fight and where to let it go.
By doing these simple things you can hopefully save time and money on your divorce.