When you are finally ready to take the step and talk to an attorney about filing for divorce, there are a few questions that always come up during the consultation. People often think there are definite answers to these questions, but just as each family is different, so are the answers to these questions.
Should I move out of the house?
Living together during the divorce process is never ideal, but before you move out, you need to consider practical issues, including whether you have an agreement on a custody schedule for the children, and whether you and your spouse can afford to pay for two residences.
Should I get a job?
If you have been a stay at home parent during the marriage, the decision about when and whether to look for a job depends on many factors including the age of your children, any training or education you would need to go back to work, and any childcare that you would need to find.
Should I get a new bank account?
Opening a new bank account in your name alone is not enough to make that account your separate and non-marital property. If you use marital funds to fund the bank account, the account is marital and subject to division in a divorce, regardless of whether the account is in your name alone.
These are just a few of the questions that often arise when people are getting ready to file for divorce. The answers to these questions can impact the divorce process, so it’s important to talk to a family law attorney before making any decision. For these or other family law questions, please call one of the family law attorneys at Sandberg Phoenix.
