Attorney Al Nye from Maine has a great post on the 12 things you should do before filing for divorce. Here's a highlight:
- Don't do it,
- Get a lawyer,
- Kids first,
- Copy important financial documents,
- Find out what you own,
- Find out what you owe,
- Determine your spouse's income,
- Figure out what happens when you more out,
- Divide up bank accounts,
- Know what you can earn,
- Take a look at your credit history,
- Save, save, save.
Please read Nye's entire post for a more in-depth explanation of each point.
Conclusion: Divorce takes work and preparation.
