Mistakes you can make during a divorce (part 2)

SHOULD I GET A DIVORCE? It's a tough question that can only come at a poignant moment in ones life. You want to be in a place where you really know what you're doing, you've thought through all the consequences and you're doing it for the right reasons. If you've only been good friends, if the idea of your partner forming a new relationship with someone else has no effect on you, if you really have fallen out of love, it's probably time. If you have reached the point of divorce, then you may find our second collection of 'don't's useful: THE TOP 10 MISTAKES YOU CAN MAKE DURING A DIVORCE (PART 2) #6. Don't argue @**!%$ If you find yourself unable to have a rational con- versation to sort out what needs to be sorted out in a sensible, practical, cost effective way, don't start arguing and threatening your partner. Walk away and let the Court sort it out. They normally do it very fairly. &**%$£@! #7. Paperwork To get meaningful advice, you may need to produce 12 months worth of yours and your spouse's bank statements, details of policies, pensions and any other documents recording the assests and liabilities of the marraige. Get all the paperwork together. #8. Ignorance is not bliss Don't ignore the situation in the hope that it will go away. It won't. #9. Deal with your responsibilities sensibly If you have children, they need to be financially supported even if they are not living with you. #10. Try to compromise This is key. You're not going to get all you want, so be prepared to come to the negotiating table willing to compromise. lyndales.co.uk Lyndales SOLICITORS