The document outlines essential steps to prepare for a divorce, emphasizing the importance of analyzing one's future, assessing amicable options, gathering information, and seeking expert legal advice. It highlights that a no-fault divorce is permitted in New Jersey, and provides key steps including consulting with an attorney and determining the grounds for divorce. Additionally, it encourages individuals to ensure financial planning and strategy to safeguard their future during the divorce process.

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7 Essential Steps to Take
Before You File For Divorce
H O W D O P R E PA R E F O R M Y D I V O R C E ? &
W H AT S H O U L D I E X P E C T ?

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PREPARING FOR YOUR DIVORCE
DISCLAIMER
This presentation contains general
information and does not
constitute legal advice.
Be sure to direct specific questions
about your own situation to an
attorney.

3. Essential Steps:
How To Prepare
For Your
Divorce

4. PREPARING FOR YOUR DIVORCE
- Getting Started
- The Seven Essential
Steps
- Questions & Help
Sections Covered

5. PART 1:
Getting
Started

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“By failing to prepare, you
are preparing to fail.”
-Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Fr

7. Before you begin this
process
• I s t h i s m a r r i a g e t r u l y
i r r e t r i e v a b l e ?
• C a n w e w o r k i t o u t ?
• Wo u l d t a l k i n g t o a f a m i l y t h e r a p i s t
h e l p u s ?
• H a s m y s p o u s e a l r e a d y g o t a n
a t t o r n e y / f i l e d f o r d i v o r c e ?

8. Q: Do I have to
prove that my
spouse did
something wrong
to get a divorce?
A: No. New
Jersey permits a
no-fault divorce.
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9. PREPARING FOR YOUR DIVORCE
1. ANALYZE: What do you
want your future to look like ?
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• Custody
• Alimony
• Assets / Debts
• Relationships
What is your ideal outcome?

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2. ASSESS: How civilized can
we make this?
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• Mediation
• Conscious Uncoupling
• Collaborative Divorce
• Uncontested
• Litigation
“The more amicable the divorce,
usually, the lower the cost.”

11. Q: Is it better to
be the one to file
for divorce first?
A: No. It is
irrelevant who files
for divorce.
It is irrelevant who
is the plaintiff or
defendant in
divorce, but there
may be TIMING
considerations.
You cannot afford to
make mistakes.
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3. GET OPTIONS: Who can
represent me?
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Why a solo practitioner may not
be the best attorney for you…
• Research law firms
• Size
• AVVO ratings
• Reviews
• Approach

13. DIVORCE 101: Getting Started
4. GET INFORMED: What is
my ’actual’ situation?
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Safeguard your spending … and
that of your spouses.
Understand your financials
• Marital Assets & debts
• Savings & balances
Understand your role within home:
• Parenting responsibilities
• Parenting time
• Time away at work

14. Q: Does my
spouse (or do I)
have to consent
to a divorce?
A: No. Your
spouse (or you)
do not have to
agree to the
divorce.
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5. GET EXPERT ADVICE: What
should I expect in my case?
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Note: One law firm cannot represent
both spouses.
Get your attorney of choice first.
Schedule a FREE consultation where you:
• Explain your situation
• Ask questions & get answers
• Understand your divorce strategy
• Figure out your next steps

16. PART 2:
The Seven
Essential
Steps to Take
Before Filing
for Divorce

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After you retain an attorney, they
are, then, able to work for you.
1. Have your initial consultation
2. FULL Disclosure
3. Hire your chosen attorney

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4. Determine grounds for divorce &
discuss objectives
5. Devise Strategy that protects you
now & safeguards your future
6. Work with Attorney to Complete
Paperwork
7. Discuss Best Time to File with Your
Attorney

19. Ensuring that
you future-
proof your
divorce is the
best decision
you will ever
make

20. Do you have other
questions?
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PREPARING FOR YOUR DIVORCE
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The process and information contained in this presentation pertains to New Jersey Divorce Law.
This presentation is for information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
For guidance on your specific situation, please contact a divorce attorney.