Top 5 DO NOT'S from a Divorce Attorney

Top 5 "DO NOT's" from a divorce lawyer:

#1. (and it's #1 for a reason!) DO NOT post on social media! Even Pinterest boards can be used in court (yea, that was interesting).  If you don't want to pause your account during the pendency of your divorce, remember that nothing is private, and these things are admissible in Court.

#2.  DO NOT argue/call each other names/etc... via text message.  You shouldn't do this anyway, but, most especially via text.  Text messages are also admissible in Court.  The best response to disparaging texts is no response at all.

#3.  DO NOT hide the existence of social media posts and text messages from your lawyer!  We hate surprises!  If there are potentially damaging things out there, tell/show us so we can prepare how to respond when the time comes.

#4.  DO NOT try to hide assets.  It will only end up costing you more in the end because trust me...it will be found.  And when it's found, you will be sanctioned (usually in the form of paying your ex more money and paying their attorney fees).

#5.  DO NOT proceed without an attorney.  Especially if the other side has one.  An attorney is invaluable in negotiating a fair settlement, or representing your interests if an agreement cannot be reached.  I cannot count the number of client's who have come to me after signing an agreement drafted by the other side's attorney and really wished they hadn't.  Remember, the other side's attorney represents their client's interests, not yours.

 

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