Mistakes To Avoid When Planning an Illinois Divorce 

 Posted on March 27, 2023 in Divorce

Planning a divorce can be an extremely taxing and challenging task to do by yourself. It is, unfortunately, extremely common for people to make mistakes during the divorce process that lead to additional stress and avoidable financial loss. An experienced divorce lawyer can help you take the steps needed to make your divorce process as smooth and error-free as possible. Listed below are a few things to avoid when planning a divorce.

Do Not Hide Assets or Lie About Income and Finances 

During a divorce, the parties must provide full financial disclosure. During a divorce, the parties must provide full financial disclosure. This includes providing a clear and honest accounting of all their assets and liabilities. Hiding or lying about assets is considered fraud, which can result in serious consequences both during the divorce process as well as after it is completed. A qualified divorce attorney can help you understand your obligations under Illinois state law and make sure that you are not making any mistakes while disclosing your financial situation.

Do Not Get Your Children Involved

Bad-mouthing a parent to your child will almost always backfire. Divorce is between the two parents and should be treated as such. One of the most critical elements to focus on while planning to divorce with children involved should be to seek out the absolute best interest for them. If a judge discovers that a parent has been bad-mouthing to the point of parental alienation, this could influence the court’s decisions regarding the allocation of parental responsibilities and parenting time.

Do Not Act As If You Will Never See Your Ex-Spouse Again, Especially If Children Are Involved

Many people assume that parties must be nasty to each other during a divorce. This will only lead to a more complex divorce, and if children are involved, this will only lead to further family issues. If you have children with your spouse, you will most likely have to see this person again. It is important to keep in mind that the children should be your primary focus and you must strive to maintain an amicable relationship with your ex-spouse.

Contact a Wheaton, IL, Divorce Lawyer 

At the Andrew Cores Family Law Group, we understand how difficult and taxing planning a divorce can be. Our legal team can help you prepare for the divorce process and represent your best interests throughout your divorce case. Contact our DuPage County divorce attorneys for personalized guidance. Call us at 630-871-1002 for a free initial consultation today.

Source: 

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs4.asp?ActID=2086&ChapterID=59&SeqStart=8300000&SeqEnd=10000000