Divorce mistakes that you will pay for, part 2.

By Robin Roshkind, Esquire, West Palm Beach, Florida

It is human to make mistakes, but be forewarned.  Here are a second set of mistakes that could cost you in divorce court:

1.  Believing your spouse will be fair and reasonable.  Highly unlikely unless your spouse really wants out quickly.

2.  Not telling your lawyer everything.  Lawyers need to know and cannot be blindsighted by opposing counsel.

3.  Following your heart instead of your head.  You need to think logically at a time like this.

4.  Not paying attention to tax ramifications of any settlement.  What might look good on paper, will be taxed down the road.

5.  Not having realistic expectations.  Wanting the sun, moon and stars is ok to ask for, but realize you won’t get it all.

6.  Don’t expect the legal system to move quickly.  The wheels of justice do turn ever so slowly.

7.  Not checking facts and figures can get you into trouble. 

8.  Not asking questions when signing documents.  If you don’t understand, ask.

9.  Allowing too much time to pass before doing something, either proceeding and moving forward or enforcing court orders.

10.  Shooting  yourself in the foot.  Don’t be your own worst enemy.

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Divorce mistakes that you will pay for

By Robin Roshkind, Esquire – West Palm Beach, Florida

In my last article, I gave readers a check list of many things to consider when comtemplating a divorce or when going through the process.  Now, here is my check list of mistakes that could cost you bigtime, with reasons that are obvious:

1. Never flaunt a lover or new relationship. 
2. Never profess happiness even if you are.
3. Don’t use the children as messengers.
4. Don’t use the children as pawns.
5. Don’t disparage the spouse to the children.
6. Don’t take the children outside of the jurisdiction without knowledge and permission of the spouse, or without a court order.   
7. Don’t make the children your parent or give them the role of your new spouse.
8. Don’t hire a combative lawyer unless you really, really need that.
9. Don’t listen to well meaning family and friends.  They don’t know the law.
10. Don’t sign anything without counsel.
11. Don’t have sex with your ex.
12. Don’t make side agreements outside of legal documents.
13. Don’t try to win your spouse back.  He or she will just abuse the situation some more.
14. Don’t ignore tax ramifications of settlement terms.
15. Don’t go in to a mediation or trial unprepared.
16. Don’t put off the inevitable.  This just gives your spouse more time to 1) run up bills, 2) hide money, 3) leave the country.

When divorcing, DO prepare for your future. 

For more information about divorce and the process, please call my law firm, Robin Roshkind, P.A., for a consultation (561-835-9091) or view the firm’s website at www.familylawwpb.com.  Serving husbands, wives and children of Palm Beach County, Florida.