Practical aspects of divorce to think about today

On Behalf of | Apr 5, 2019 | Divorce, Firm News

Many people who are going through a divorce focus on things like who will get what. They don’t realize that there are a lot of other things that you will have to handle as you transition to single life. The practical life matters that come with a divorce can have a big impact on your life and might require some advance planning.

One of the primary considerations is where each spouse will live after the split. You probably don’t want to continue to share a home with your ex. This means that at least one person will have to move out. If you own more than one property, this might make it easy. You can simply move into a different property and set things up there. If you don’t, you may have to find a home to purchase or a place to rent.

Another primary consideration that you must think about is how you will handle debts and bills while the divorce is pending. Will the party who is living in the marital home be liable for the household bills? What will happen to joint bills? If you have children, who covers their needs? These matters should be put into writing.

You may also consider other matters. It is imperative that you acknowledge all of the ways your life will change. Then you will need to address these changes in your divorce negotiations. There is a chance that you might have some unique circumstances that require extra thought.

Regardless, divorce is an ongoing learning experience. Your family law attorney can help you prepare for potential pitfalls along the path to freedom.