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Organization is key. That phrase can help guide a person when filing for divorce. While it is just one way to help ensure a better outcome after filing for divorce, organization can help reduce stress and allows a person to understand their individual divorce case better.
Many people going through divorce in Michigan can become overwhelmed with the amount of paperwork and requests by both parties for documents. Having all the right documents in the right places can help you recall them quickly when they are requested, reducing stress and helping the process move along quickly.
When seeking a divorce in Michigan, it is important to prepare before actually filing for a divorce. Some ways a person can start to get organized for a divorce include:
- Set up a secure way to communicate with your legal and financial teams, such as a post office box.
- Open checking accounts and credit card in your name individually. This is much easier to do while still
married. - Monitor your spending and know exactly what should be coming in and leaving your bank accounts.
- Estimate how much it will cost you to live independently after the divorce. Having great communication
with your attorney and financial team will help. - Gather all financial and legal documents including retirement account information and your marriage
certificate.
Although these are ways you can start to get organized, a divorce attorney may be able to help ensure your best interests are protected throughout the divorce process.
Source: Forbes, “Why Women Who Are Organized Often Do Better in Divorce,” Jeff Landers, March 27, 2012