Stress can have a negative impact on physical well being. A divorce is an extremely stressful situation which can lead to very real physical ailments. Additionally, the over burdensome task of managing the numerous aspects of a matrimonial action might create a situation where health is neglected or ignored. Failure to pay attention to yourself and your physical environment may lead to harm.
If you are healthy, you can work towards creating a beneficial lifestyle. However, once your health deteriorates all other concerns take a back seat to the ailments affecting your body.
If you are usually health conscious, continue along this path despite your divorce. Schedule regular visits to your physicians, keep up with your health care regimens (such as medications), maintain your diet and continue your excersize program. A strong body will help you maintain a clear mind and allow you to concentrate on the legal aspects of your case. “Saving time” by neglecting your health is not beneficial. Continued communication with your physicians will allow you to recognize new concerns created by stress and give you the opportunity to handle them effectively. (more…)
Despite the emotional concerns involved, the dissolution of a marriage can be business oriented involving many economic issues such as the distribution of assets and support. In this regard, professionals other than legal counsel can be useful. An attorney will guide you through the legal issues of your action whereas experts in other fields can offer support in different areas.
One of the most valuable assets maintained by many couples is the marital home. A real estate appraiser is instrumental in determining the value of a home for litigation purposes. An appraiser can observe market trends, compare a home to others currently on the market, evaluate recent sales and determine the value of improvements.
Additionally, a business appraiser might be necessary to establish the worth of a venture or practice built up during the course of a marriage. A proprietary interest in a professional or business organization is a valuable asset and often determines the income level of a spouse. An appraiser can accurately determine the worth of the venture by reviewing its assets and liabilities. (more…)
There are viable alternatives to the traditional divorce process for couples willing to work together amicably. Issues can be resolved in a manner that involves less time and expense than an ordinary matrimonial action. The key is each spouse’s ability to work towards dissolution of the marriage with a minimum of argument.
Mediation is often less expensive than the traditional divorce process. Both spouses hire an attorney as well as an impartial mediator to help resolve the issues leading to the divorce. The parties often share the mediator’s fee. Discovery is less complicated during mediation as evidence production occurs on a more casual basis and no depositions are involved. More often than not, spouses share experts’ fees. Although a shorter and less expensive proposition, mediation works most effectively for couples who are willing to work together towards an amicable resolution and who have an equal economic position. (more…)
Divorce is not a viable alternative in every circumstance. Consideration of the effects of a matrimonial action prior to taking steps to end a marriage is important. Divorce will have an impact on your finances, children and overall lifestyle. Additionally, the process itself is often cost prohibitive, involving legal and other professional fees.
Divorce is time consuming as well; it might take years. Prior to beginning a proceeding, think long and hard about what you hope to obtain from a matrimonial action. (more…)
Divorce is a difficult and intrinsically adversarial process. The hard truth is that the termination of a marriage leads to economic and emotional change. Mothers facing single life with dependent children need to take particular care to protect themselves and their offspring. The appropriate legal support is essential to an effective resolution of the issues involved in the dissolution of a marriage. Finding and using the appropriate support is imperative.
The right attorney is key to a successful divorce proceeding. Keep in mind, however, that success in this instance is a matter of perspective. Your financial picture will change. Assets that have been built up during the course of your life together may be diminished to the extent that they need to be shared by two people rather than remain as a whole to be enjoyed by one couple. Additionally, the amount of money available for living expenses will be less once the split is finalized, as only a percentage of your spouse’s income may be available you and your children. In my personal experience success in this situation involved covering my financial needs and protecting my assets as much as possible rather than maintaining the lifestyle that existed during my marriage. Finding a matrimonial lawyer who knows your goals and is able to implement them as much as possible is important. (more…)
