Although we are all wondering when this financial crisis will subside, some of us are using this valuable time to prepare for life moving forward. Many couples living in bad marriages have had enough and are ready to move on with their lives.
Now is the time to take the necessary steps to make changes in your life that you may have been putting on the back burner. If there is trouble in your marriage, and you do nothing about it, it won’t change. My advice? Take action!
For those of you who have been thinking about divorce, but hesitating, it’s the perfect time to prepare to change your life! The new year is around the corner. What better time to prepare than now?
As a psychologically trained divorce attorney and mediator, I can help you with legal strategy and emotional support. Being prepared legally and emotionally can also increase your odds of obtaining what you want in your divorce settlement. Why not take advantage of my free consultation offer as a first step?
Preparation can help you protect your position and minimize liabilities during this important transition.
So if you have been thinking about getting a divorce, you can call me and do the following right now to get the ball rolling!
1. Gather Your Information
Individual tax returns-last 3-5 years
Business tax returns-last 3-5 years
Bank statements
Pension statements
Retirement account statements
Stock portfolios
Stock options
Credit card statements
Loan documents
Proof of your income
Proof of spouse’s income
Life insurance policies
Health insurance policies
Copy of prenuptial agreement
Copy of postnuptial agreement
Living will
Powers of attorney
Healthcare directives
2. Get Your Budget Ready
Analyze your lifestyle
Document your spending
Dry cleaning
Life insurance
Health insurance
3. Make a List of What You Want From Your Divorce
Custody
Child support
Spousal support
Personal property
Assets
Retirement funds
Real estate
Division of debt
Life insurance
Health insurance
Jewelry
Family heirlooms
Car
Take some time to think about what you want. You can discuss what you are entitled to with your attorney/mediator.
As a seasoned, psychologically trained divorce attorney and mediator I can tell you bad marriages don’t get better. They generally get worse if no action is taken.
Take this time in your life to commit to moving your divorce forward and to making the rest of your life the best it can be.
We will be embarking on a new year soon.
You deserve to be happy! Being unhappy, emotionally unhealthy, scared, manipulated, or even physically unsafe in a marriage, is no way to live.
All our FREE 1 HOUR CONSULTATIONS are still conveniently available virtually.
Call now to schedule your free consultation. 212.734.1551
I look forward to speaking with you and helping you prepare for your divorce. I, along with my litigation partners and team of experts will support you all the way!
Warm regards,
Lois
Call New York Divorce Attorney Lois Brenner today to schedule your free consultation.
Pick up the phone now. She is just a phone call away!
212.734.1551