2. Preparing for important steps in the process
lessens some emotional burdens
1 STAY INFORMED
BEFORE
3. As soon as you recognize the marriage is not
salvageable or suspicious financial activity
is occurring
2 COLLECT FINANCIAL
INFORMATION
4. Custody is determined on this standard, and
sometimes parents make errant decisions without
considering what is in the best interest
of the child(ren)
3 KEEP YOUR CHILDREN’S
BEST INTERESTS AT ALL TIMES
12. 7 AVOID DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
AT ALL TIMES
Report incidents promptly if you or your children are
victims of abuse
13. 1 CONTINUE TO KEEP YOUR
CHILDREN’S BEST INTERESTS IN FOCUS
AFTER
14. 2CONSULT WITH YOUR LEGAL
COUNSEL
If circumstances develop regarding enforcement or
interpretation of the divorce judgment
15. THE LEGAL FEES ASSOCIATED CAN BE
HIGH, BUT REMEMBER THE OVERALL
BENEFITS OF ACHIEVING THE BEST
POSSIBLE FINANCIAL OUTCOME WHEN IT
COMES TO MAINTENANCE, CHILD
SUPPORT AND ASSET DIVISION