Preparing for Divorce
In a sense, there’s nothing you can do to truly prepare for divorce. You never imagined having to go through it in the first place. But if you’re thinking about getting a divorce, or your spouse has told you that he or she wants one, there are practical steps you can take to prepare.
Why Hire The Law Offices of James E. Crawford, Jr. & Associates?
We can help you prepare for divorce in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and DC. As family law attorneys, we’ve been helping people get through serious problems like these since 1992. Our approach is to educate our clients about how to prepare for divorce, so that they’re fully prepared to get through it and get on with their lives.
A Basic Divorce Checklist
Below, you’ll find the big things you need to start thinking about when it comes to preparing for divorce.
- Your kids. Are your children safe and free from domestic violence? Can your spouse or partner provide for them? Can you provide for them? After divorce, where would you and your spouse consider living?
- Your house. Will you or your spouse consider buying the other out? Who will be responsible for the mortgage? Can the house be sold while your minor kids are still living there?
- Your assets. Do you have a retirement pension or 401 (k) account? Do you have an ownership interest in a business? Does your spouse? Are there any inheritances or other assets acquired during the marriage?
- Your debt. How will you and your spouse divide credit card debt, medical bills, and student loan debt?
Your answers to these questions will have an impact on child custody and parenting plans, spousal support (alimony), and the division of property and debt.
Hire Our Law Firm
As we wrote above, you can’t fully prepare for a divorce, but you can take practical steps to get ready. One of them is to hire an experienced lawyer. Consider hiring us by getting a free consultation—call (888) JCLaw-10 or email us.
