If you and your spouse are contemplating divorce, you might be getting ready to separate. It is normal for couples to want to separate before their divorce, however, before you choose to separate, you should get a legal separation. This will only serve to protect both of you throughout the divorce process. Here are some things you should never do before you have a legal separation.
1. Leave The House
Abandoning the house is one of the worst things you can do if you are fighting with your spouse. When you leave the house, it pretty much gives your spouse possession of the house. This means that they can change the locks, keep your things, and not let you back onto the property. Of course, this will not be for the long run, but it can take time to get a legal separation, and you may not be able to get back on the property easily until either your spouse lets you back on the property, or you have a legal writ that forces them to let you back on the property. For this reason, wait until you have the legal separation before leaving the house.
2. Don't Leave The Children
Another important thing is that you don't leave the children. When you leave the children in your spouses care and abandon them for a period of time, it shows the court that you believe that the primary care of your children is not your responsibility. Thus, if or when you are fighting a custody battle later, this will not reflect well for you. If you have to leave because the situation is dangerous, you need to take the children with you. Leaving the children in a potentially dangerous situation will not be a good case for your custody battle.
3. Don't Start Another Relationship
Even if you and your spouse have been fighting for a long time and both of you are ready to move on, you still shouldn't start another relationship. There are certain things that can hurt your case for the divorce, and infidelity is one of them. Instead, you should hold off on starting any new relationships, dating or advertising yourself as single through social media or dating websites until you have a legal separation agreement, or until your divorce is final.
By understanding what you need to do to protect yourself you can be sure that you are avoiding potential problems in your divorce. For more information, talk to a professional family lawyer.
Share14 October 2015
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