Top 10 Divorce Financial Mistakes

Have you decided to terminate your marriage? What are the first steps you need to take? The process is very complex, and most individuals have never been through this before.

 At Columbus Divorce Advisors, we help you think through every step of the process strategically and from a financial perspective. There are many ducks you need to line up before you even discuss divorce with your spouse and/or retain an attorney. You need to collect all of your financial documents. You also need to understand all of your options.

“There are many ducks you need to line up before you even discuss divorce with your spouse and/or retain an attorney.”

In our many years of experience, we have compiled the following Top 10 Divorce Financial Mistakes we see made with clients as they terminate their marriage.

The Top 10 Mistakes To Avoid

1. Failing to prepare financially for a divorce – by not gathering financial documents IN ADVANCE.

2. Retaining an attorney before considering all options.

3. Failing to consider Collaborative Divorce and Mediation.

4. Choosing a divorce process based on the estimated cost.

5. Making emotional decisions rather than thinking strategically.

6. Keeping a home that is not affordable.

7. Deciding financial issues individually instead of understanding the big picture.

8. Failing to understand the difference between marital and separate property.

9. Closing credit cards without proper research and cutting off your credit history.

10. Agreeing to a settlement without understanding the long-term financial impact.

If you are considering divorce, schedule a consultation with one of our advisors to make sure you don’t make any of these crucial mistakes. We can be reached at (614) 339-1000.

Disclaimer: This information, developed by an independent third party, has been obtained from sources considered to be reliable. Columbus Divorce Advisors does not guarantee that the foregoing material is accurate or complete.