Steps to Take When Filing for Divorce

If you are considering divorce then you need to be aware of the steps that you should take before officially filing for one.

To start, you should open up a bank account in your own name. Any money that you believe to be yours should be placed into this account so that it cannot be emptied in the case of your spouse becoming vengeful. Any future deposits should be placed into this account, and preferably the account should be opened at a bank different to your current joint account. In many cases joint accounts are petitioned to be frozen until the divorce has been settled to ensure equitable distribution.

Take the time to establish credit in your own name. When you have filed for separation cancel joint accounts and open up new ones in your name. And finally, take care of any existing bills. You want to try and pay them off before the separation to protect yourself from utilities being cut off or developing bad credit.

If you have questions about divorce, it is time to speak with a family lawyer!