Plan Your Divorce With The Law Offices of Michael A. Robbins, PLLC

When you decide you’re ready for a divorce, you have already cleared the first, toughest hurdle. However, that doesn’t mean anything that comes next is simple. You have much to do to prepare for your divorce, and we’re here to help you.

At the Law Offices of Michael A. Robbins, PLLC, attorney Michael Robbins has worked with people all over the Tri-County area. He helps with all types of family law issues and has done so for more than 30 years. He knows exactly what to do for his clients going through divorce. Here are some steps to take to get you started:

Compile All Paperwork

Every marriage accumulates a significant amount of paperwork. You may have a filing cabinet in your home, a security deposit box or some other storage method. Whatever your document storage choice, you want to make sure all of the vital documents, such as the following, are there:

• Marriage certificate
• Birth certificates (yours and any children)
• Wills and trusts
• Property deeds and titles

For any paperwork that establishes ownership or financial relationships across your marital estate, you must ensure it is all there and that it is all accurate.

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Consider Estate Plan Changes

Your estate plan should change based on your divorce, if only to remove your former spouse as the primary beneficiary. There may be many other new choices you make once your divorce is final. And you should think about those right now as you prepare.

Review Living Arrangements

Moving from home may lead to a challenging conflict over the final ownership of your house. However, your living situation will change fundamentally. You need to prepare yourself for this reality by considering your potential resources. You may also take this time to build an inventory of the personal items in the home. Everything from jewelry to kitchenware will eventually need to be divided. It’s best to know what you want early.

Think About A Preliminary Parenting Plan

Your children – unless there are serious allegations of abuse – will have a relationship with both of their parents. You will be co-parenting. This means you will have to have a plan in place, and the more you’ve considered all the angles of your potential co-parenting relationship, the better off you are.

Talk To An Attorney

Before you talk to your spouse or take any real action on any of this, you should talk to an attorney first. Attorney Michael Robbins is here to guide you through this, and he knows about the common pitfalls people pursuing divorce fall into. He’s here to be a resource, and you can’t afford to move forward without help.

Call us at 248-646-7980 or send an email using this form to get started.