Nobody wants to lose their financial stability after their marriage fails. Reliable financial income is crucial to overall peace of mind and personal well-being. The transition from marriage to divorce is not always easy when large financial shifts are made, especially when you have the most to lose.
One of the greatest mistakes people make when it comes to protecting their assets is making emotional decisions that have lasting consequences. Don’t make a permanent decision in a temporary situation. Many people fail to seek sound legal counsel when they are faced with a major life transition like divorce or marriage.
It’s not too late to protect assets
Perhaps you would’ve been better off with a prenup agreement. But do not despair, there are still many options you can look at when deciding how to approach your divorce. It is important that you try and keep an eye on all the spending that occurs with your soon-to-be-ex. You can benefit by having this information accounted for and being aware of any assets that you are entitled to through the marriage (i.e. pensions, 401k, retirement funds, savings accounts, etc.)
Hiding assets is not the answer
The court system is keenly aware of the tendency for divorcing spouses to try and hide assets from each other. Avoid making this mistake, doing so will only make things harder for you in the long run. When hidden assets are exposed, you lose credibility and subsequently pay for it in the outcomes determined by the judge.
Seeking sound legal counsel is wise. Your lawyer will not have any distracting emotional ties to the situation, which often gets in the way of quality decision-making. Your legal team needs to know what you are facing, what your combined assets are in every detail that you know of. Always try to keep records and track spending and accounts to avoid losing assets you are entitled to in the end.
