Choosing to divorce is a major decision that leaves a huge impact on your life. It's important to understand that you have options available to you to make your divorce as smooth a transition as possible for all parties involved. The Law Office and Mediation Center of Jeannine M. Talbot provides family law services to the residents of the Torrington, Connecticut, area. With more than 20 years of experience, Attorney Talbot is dedicated to protecting her clients and their interests. She's here to address the first steps one should take when considering divorce:

• Consult A Lawyer: A divorce lawyer will help you identify the different legal avenues you have available in order to bring your marriage to an end. Attorney Talbot is a mediator and an attorney who works with her clients in creating divorce solutions that are agreeable to both parties. Sometimes, however, litigation is the most effective route to take. Attorney Talbot will work with you to find the answers you want and provide the legal support you need.
• Make Children A Priority: The welfare of the children is the highest priority in any divorce case. If possible, work with your spouse to design an interim child custody plan to put in place until the legal system can do it for you. If this is not possible, Attorney Talbot will negotiate on your behalf to determine a plan that works for both parties.
• Separate Your Finances: Any money that is yours should be separated from your spouse's money as soon as the decision to divorce is made. Later in the legal process, issues of shared assets and "marital money" will come into play. For now, separate money that is totally yours from the money that is completely your spouse's.

Call The Law Office and Mediation Center of Jeannine M. Talbot at (860) 482-9004, or visit her website to schedule a free, no-obligation divorce consultation. As a certified mediator, Attorney Talbot is committed to finding amicable solutions. She is here to help you take the steps necessary to end your marriage peaceably.