5 More Mistakes to Avoid So You Can Have a Less Stressful Tennessee DivorceWe are back with some more tips to help you avoid the unnecessary pitfalls that can come along with the divorce process. Divorce can be complicated and emotionally challenging, but there is no need for you to go on repeating the same mistakes that have sidetracked so many others before you.

Here are some recommendations that you can follow so that you can avoid getting tripped up by these common mistakes that people make when they are getting divorced:

  • Failing to face the music about your finances. This is directed at that spouse who was always content to let your partner handle the money. Now, you feel like you must scramble to get an accurate picture of the status of your finances. This is the time to get clear about your debts and assets. You will need to get copies of all the important financial documents such as mortgage documents, bank statements, investment account statements, credit card bills, insurance policies, etc. and create a file to bring to your attorney.
  • Leaving your children to fend for themselves. This is your divorce, not your child’s. You and your spouse’s choice to split will create some level of chaos in your child’s life. Find an age-appropriate way of breaking the news to them, and then be considerate of their needs with every decision you make. If you do not feel up to the task, there is no shame in working with a child psychologist to help guide you and your child through all the changes that you are putting them through.
  • Fuming about your divorce on social media. Find an objective counselor with whom you can vent your frustration about the divorce, your spouse, their new partner and any drama that ensues. Posting extremely personal information on social media is over-sharing and your friends do not want to see that. But also, know opposing counsel will be looking at your social media updates. Whatever you post is fair game and could be used against you.
  • Ending up in bed with your soon-to-be-former spouse. Oops! Don’t “accidentally” end up sleeping with your almost-ex. It will cloud your judgement and if you have children, it will confuse them. And worse, doing so can result in your divorce getting dismissed! Remember why you are divorcing them and focus on moving on with your life instead of getting bogged-down in complicated emotions.
  • Refusing to work with a therapist. If it is too late for the previous tip to be helpful to you, you might want to schedule some time with a therapist to help you work through some of the issues that the divorce might be bringing out for you. When you can get your own emotional needs met in a constructive way, you will handle the divorce much more effectively.

Bonus tip: Trying to get divorced without help and support.

You might be thinking that you can handle a divorce on your own, but it is unlikely that you will be able to negotiate a Marital Dissolution Agreement on your own that would be as favorable as one that an experienced, Nashville divorce attorney could negotiate for you. Even divorce lawyers hire attorneys to represent them when they are getting divorced, because they know how difficult it can be to deal with the emotional aspect of the divorce while also trying to manage the legal aspects.

The decisions you make during your divorce will have a lasting impact in your life. Availing yourself of the services of an experienced, Nashville divorce attorney from the family law firm of Miller Upshaw Family Law, PLLC to represent your interests is never a mistake. You are welcome to call 615-391-4200 or use our contact form to reserve your consultation today.