Divorce law attorneys are accustomed to handling clients and opponents that relish combat in the family court arena. They also know many battles are unnecessary or last longer than they should. Here are a few missteps spouses make when pursuing or defending divorce cases and how you can avoid them and the emotional and financial drain they produce.  

What Not to Do During Divorce Proceedings

Spreading Negative Comments

Bad-mouthing your spouse doesn’t gain favor for you with the judge or the divorce lawyers, and it could damage your case. To raise issues about your spouse’s conduct or behavior during the marriage or divorce, discuss them with your divorce law attorney privately. That way, you get wise counsel and practical advice on issues that matter in the divorce proceedings and those that should be left out of the courtroom. 

Taking a Hard Line on Everything

Unless your divorce lawyer prepared an ironclad prenuptial agreement for you before you said, “I do,” you’re not going to get everything you want if you want everything. Work out a settlement strategy with your divorce lawyer that’s based on sound reasoning, not driven by anger, revenge, or jealousy. When you focus on what you need to start your new life, you finish in a much better and healthier place. Be willing to let some things go as bargaining chips to secure what you really want and need.  

Hiring the Wrong Divorce Law Attorney

Divorce law is a complicated set of rules and procedures. You want an attorney who knows its ins and outs, practices it frequently, and is dedicated to serving your best interests. A divorce law attorney who loves courtroom battles may be good but not good for you. Educate yourself on options such as mediation, interview at least three lawyers in person, and ask about their approaches to resolving divorce disputes before you hire your advocate.

Divorce law provides legal requirements, but there are numerous practical aspects of ending a marriage. Castles Family Law is dedicated to assisting their clients in Davidson, Williamson, and Rutherford counties address the legal and practical sides of a divorce. Allow these skilled and compassionate divorce law attorneys to guide you through the process. Visit their website for more about their family law services in Nashville and Brentwood, TN, follow their Facebook for more legal tips, and call (615) 804-6086 to schedule your consultation.