Understanding the Basics of Consumer, Financial and Personal Injury Law

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Understanding the Basics of Consumer, Financial and Personal Injury Law

Up until nine months ago, I always considered myself above everyone else when it came to having good credit. I paid my bills on time and never went a day late on rent. I became the epitome of what a good consumer should be. But after losing my job after 12 years of faithfulness and hard work, my ego took a hit and so did my credit and finances. Humbled, broke and unable to pay my bills, I decided to file bankruptcy. I couldn't get a job right away and the only way to stay afloat was to start over. My bankruptcy attorney helped me do that. I started this blog to teach you how to come back from a financial and personal disaster with your life intact. I hope that you find the legal counsel you need to rebuild your life as well.

2 Mistakes To Avoid During A Divorce

Divorce is rarely easy. There are always reasons to be hurt, sad, and frustrated. Many people let their emotions get the best of them during a divorce, which can cause them to make costly mistakes. If you are considering a divorce here are a couple things that you should never do.

1. Don't Abandon The House Or The Kids

In the midst of all the emotion you might be tempted to leave the house and move out. If you do this you might hurt your chances for having joint ownership in the property and custody of your children. When a judge sees that you walked away from house payments and from caring for your children they see you as less committed.

If you try to fight for sole custody of your children at this point it will be very hard.

In addition, possession of property is very powerful. Whoever possesses the property has rights. You might not be able to get back on the property to get your things until everything is finalized with the divorce. For this reason, it is better to get a separation agreement before you leave the property. This will help to ensure that you still have claim to the property and maintain custody over your children.

If at any time you are concerned about your safety, you should take the children and any possessions that you need with you. Then talk to a lawyer right away about a restraining order and a separation agreement, this will help you when you try to divide the estate and decide custody.

2. Don't Make It Personal, Keep The Divorce Professional

Even though a divorce may seem incredibly personal, the actual legal part of the divorce must be seen as professional. If you use the legalities of the divorce and your contract to try and get back at your spouse, you will only make it harder on both of you.

This type of thinking will cost you a great deal of money, it will drag out the process so that you can't move on, and it will be incredibly hard on the children. Instead, go into the negotiations with a business mindset. Divide the estate fairly. Think of what is best for the children when deciding custody. There will be many other opportunities to get restitution for your pain and suffering from a difficult marriage. The divorce proceedings are not the right time. 

By avoiding these mistakes you can simplify your divorce. For more information, contact a company like Matousek Law Office to get help.


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