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7 Ways to Make Your Divorce Easier

A divorce is never a happy event, but there are certain things you can do to ensure that it is not a difficult one.

  1. Find out if you are eligible for divorce

All states have their own unique requirements in order for you to be eligible for divorce. For example, Alabama has a residency requirement. This means that one of the spouses must have lived in Alabama for a minimum of six months before they can file for divorce

  1. Get the necessary paperwork

Make sure you have all the required paper work in order to file for divorce. One spouse must serve as a plaintiff while the other spouse will be the defendant. The brunt of the paperwork will fall upon the plaintiff. These forms can be confusing to complete and most people prefer to hire lawyers or paralegals to help them complete these forms.

  1. Screen potential lawyers

Using the internet is perhaps be the most efficient way to find a divorce lawyer, but getting recommendations from friends can also help you make an informed decision. Massey, Stotser, and Nichols is an example of a law firm located in Alabama that has a website available for potential clients to view.  Once you have narrowed down your list of potential lawyers, it is time to set up a meeting with them.

  1. Meet the lawyers before you make your decision

Prepare a set of questions pertaining to your case to ask each lawyer and judge them on how well they answered each question. If you do not agree with their answers at all or if you just do not get along with the lawyer, it would be best not to hire them. Once you find a lawyer you have excellent chemistry with, they can help you fill in the legal papers mentioned earlier.

  1. Mediate

Mediation often leads to a divorce where both parties ‘win’ and can help prevent resentment in the future. It is important that you approach mediation with an open mind and a willingness to compromise.

If you are divorcing a spouse that has abused you, mediation is not recommended. Abusers will often still try to manipulate their spouses during divorce.

  1. Get a collaborative divorce

If you and your spouse are on amicable terms or if both of you would prefer to keep the divorce out of court, a collaborative divorce might be the best option for you. A team consisting of two lawyers, a divorce coach, and a financial expert will help you and your spouse resolve your issues in a peaceful manner.

  1. Try not to let your emotions cloud your judgement

While it is expected that a divorce would have a negative impact on your emotions, it is important to stay focused in order to walk away with a fair divorce ruling. Forbidding your partner from seeing any children you have had together because you resent him for personal reasons would only throw fuel on the fire and drag out the entire process.

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