A divorce typically comes with intense emotional baggage, and you might grapple with anger, grief, outrage, and even relief during the process. But such extreme feelings might cause you to make mistakes that jeopardize not only the ruling but your family relationships moving forward. It’s critical to think through every situation to limit the adverse effects of a divorce.

3 Common Divorce Mistakes to Avoid

1. Rigid & Obstinate Behavior

If a divorce is particularly painful, you might be tempted to behave as stubbornly and defiantly as possible to get back at your spouse. But this behavior won’t serve anyone well and could make you seem hostile in the eyes of the family law court. You need to show you’re willing to work with your spouse, especially if you have children.

2.  Taking It out on the Kids

Despite your best intentions, you might use your children against your former partner. This can happen in a variety of ways, such as putting them in the middle of your disagreements, speaking about your spouse harshly in their presence, or refusing to let them see their other parent. It's important to understand this behavior could have a severe and long-term impact on your relationship with your children, so put their well-being first during and after your divorce.

3. Hiding Assets

Never try to conceal financial or physical assets from the courts when you're getting a divorce. Don't give expensive items to friends or family members with the goal of reclaiming them after your divorce is finalized, and don’t transfer money into bank accounts in an attempt to hide it. This behavior is unethical and even illegal, and it inevitably will complicate the process of divorcing.

When you end a marriage, you need legal guidance and support. The divorce lawyers at Vernau Law, LLC, in Granville, Ohio, have been serving clients in Knox, Licking, Muskingum, and Franklin counties for more than 25 years and can provide the insight you need. Call (740) 587-2637 or contact them on their website to schedule a consultation with a divorce lawyer. Connect with them on Facebook for more legal tips from the firm.