Jun 16, 2015

Did you know that poor behavior choices can cost you during your divorce? During divorce settlement negotiations, you need to remain cool, calm and collect or it could cost you. Being able to make rational decisions based on logic, rather than emotions, will make the process much simpler.

Some couples have spent years in divorce court since they aren’t making logical decisions but rather, emotional ones. Control your behavior to avoid a long time in divorce court or you could find yourself spending way more money to get divorced than necessary. Here is how to keep your emotions and behaviors in check during a divorce.

Remember What is at Stake

While divorce courts are full of angry people that want revenge on one another, sometimes you need to remember that how you play the game is how you walk away with what you need and want. Think about your financial interest over your emotions so that the divorce process can end with a fair settlement. Do not make decisions with anger.

Accept the Situation

For those that refuse to accept the situation, they find themselves unable to take care of themselves from a legal standpoint. You need to let go of negative emotions and accept the reality of the divorce in order to protect yourself legally and financially. Regardless of how well you handle everything and what support you may be awarded; you are bound to be setback financially with the expense of a divorce attorney.

Planning Ahead and the Danger of Spending

It’s important to not use this time to overspend to dull the pain. If you spend money that could be considered a marital asset, you’ll be held accountable in divorce court because you are depleting assets that may be needed after the divorce and you may have to pay it back to your ex as part of the settlement. Instead, plan for the future on where you are going to live, how you will support yourself and what transportation you will use.

Those that don’t plan ahead, overspend, refuse to accept their reality and make decisions based on emotions are going to cost themselves more during a divorce.