Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce
You don’t typically hear words like “easy” and “simple” used in the context of a divorce. On the contrary, the termination of a marriage tends to invoke feelings of anger, despair, frustration, perhaps even hopelessness. We can’t offer much advice for overcoming the emotional turmoil (only time will heal those wounds, unfortunately), but we can offer helpful advice on how you might manage the divorce proceedings quickly and easily. Once you have the legal process squared away, you can dedicate all of your focus to moving on, and that’s an important victory of its own.
1. Hire a Divorce Lawyer
This is by far the most important step in the entire process. A qualified divorce lawyer understands the forms, the procedures, the courts and the laws. If you try to represent yourself, you may save money, but the process will take far longer and you will likely suffer countless hours racking your brain over the endless barrage of confusing forms and legal minutiae. What’s more, you are extremely unlikely to achieve the outcome you deserve without a qualified lawyer. At Ramos Law Group, PLLC, our team includes the most qualified and experienced Houston divorce lawyers for men and women. Give us a call if you’d like to learn more.
2. Listen to Your Attorney
Okay, it’s one thing to hire an attorney, but it’s another thing to actually heed his or her advice. Far too many clients make the mistake of disregarding their attorney’s guidance out of frustration, impatience, or a simple desire to follow one’s own gut instinct. Resist this temptation at all costs. We endured years of law school for a reason, and we are your best chance for success. Even if certain recommendations don’t seem to make sense right now, just trust us.
3. Try to Negotiate with Your Spouse
This may seem like an unsavory proposal, but the more amicably you can settle your divorce, the more smoothly the process will go. If possible (and yes, we realize it’s not always possible), sit down with your soon-to-be ex-spouse and try to work out some of the important details, like how you intend to divide specific assets and how to deal with child custody. If you can set your differences aside with the mutual goal of achieving a less tumultuous divorce, everyone will be better off in the end.
4. Keep the Conflict Away from Your Kids
If you have young children, it’s absolutely critical that you distance them from the drama of your legal separation. Don’t unload your frustrations on them or use them as emotional pawns to punish your spouse. If you drag your kids into the middle of the melee, everyone suffers, and it may even affect the court’s custody decision.
5. Take Time for Yourself
This one is pretty simple, but it’s the most important recommendation of all. Don’t fall so deep into the rabbit hole of divorce proceedings that you forget to tend to your own personal and emotional needs. Your life isn’t over. You’ve just hit a bump in the road.
Ramos Law Group, PLLC – Divorce Lawyers for Men and Women
If you seek the best divorce lawyers for men and women, Ramos Law Group, PLLC is here for you. Our Houston-based law firm has helped literally thousands of people to successfully navigate their divorce without losing the upper-hand. Call us today at 713-225-6200 to set up a consultation.
Last Updated on October 4, 2019 by Mary E. Ramos
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