DADS DESERVE CUSTODY TOO

In a divorce settlement, both parties have a right to winning a fair settlement. However, in many areas, it’s assumed that women will have a more favorable outcome. Men need to keep in mind that their actions throughout the divorce trial are important to the way they are perceived. Otherwise, you could accidentally shift the courts favorability to your spouse with something that you do or say.

There are some essential steps men should take when they are working through the divorce process:

Don’t Move Out of the House
You may not want to live near your soon to be ex. Until your divorce is final, your family home still belongs to you and, and you are allowed to stay there. You may need to contribute to the family expenses while the divorce is finalized. You might even end up paying for two entire households if you move out, which is obviously not a sound financial plan. Instead, do your best to remain in the family home that you’ve invested in. This will increase your chances at retaining it in the long run.

Avoid Hiding Assets
You must appear as credible as possible in court. Men sometimes panic and then attempt to hide money or other assets. However, it’s far more likely to be discovered than to remain hidden, and it will make it difficult for you to appear trustworthy as you go through the divorce process. You must disclose all of the assets that you have so that you look credible throughout the divorce proceedings.

Avoid Making Negative Comments
It’s common for your ex to yell, insult you, or try to get under your skin, to get you to say something that could appear threatening. This could make it possible for her to get a restraining order against you. Instead, avoid anything negative that she may say to you. Vent to friends, practice self-care, and avoid getting involved in verbal altercations.

Keep Your Social Media Private
Avoid making negative comments on social media that could become ammunition against you later. Keep your privacy settings locked down and avoid sharing photos or updates that could cause you issues later in court. Once your divorce is final, you can update your social media. But until then, keep your information set to private and avoid sharing too much personal information. Otherwise, you may be making it more difficult for yourself in court.

Divorces are difficult, but they can be more difficult to settle equitably for men. Follow these guidelines to help ensure that you have the best possible chance at a successful outcome from your divorce hearing. Contact a law practice specializing in handling men’s divorce cases today, and learn more about preparing for trial in the best way possible.