Tips to Avoid Post-Divorce Complications
Many people expressed surprise that once divorced, the relationships with exes were anything but over. They felt waltzing out of the court room or solicitor’s office meant freedom and a totally new life. Post-divorce experiences with former spouses depend upon many factors, such as being caught up in the blame game, or wanting to extract revenge. Sometimes laying low and staying off your ex’s radar is a viable solution. Are you giving your former spouse ammunition by spreading your divorce story all over town? My divorce solicitor said “Don’t talk about your ex at all to anyone. Anything said can come back and bite you on the bum.” She does not even share personal aspects about herself to casual friends. This solicitor has witnessed many horror stories with post-divorced people blabbing too much to others. I followed the WWII saying, “Loose lips sink ships” as my motto. Hazel got slapped with a slander suit months after her divorce. She had been tight lipped post-divorce and did not see this coming. Slander is making false statements about someone else to a third party. Even though the onus is on the person initiating this lawsuit to prove the allegations are false, it still involves time, legal expenses, and stress to the person accused. Slander can lead to defamation which endangers some else’s reputation, job with potential financial loss, and standing in the community. If the person filing a defamation lawsuit proves false statements damaged his livelihood then hefty fines and possible jail time can be given to the former spouse. Do not even whisper any rumors, just keep your mouth shut. Hazel called her collaborative solicitor who could not defend her on this post-divorce charge although helped Hazel get a new one. The new one worked with both parties and drew up…
Keeping your money in line during divorce
Divorce is always difficult and there’s rarely a smooth way around it. Big money divorces regularly make the headlines and serve as a constant reminder that the process won’t just take its toll on your emotions, but also your bank account. If you are thinking about divorce, it’s important that you understand how costly it can be. For example, the court fee for filing a divorce in the UK is currently (as of March 2014) £410. In addition, fees are required to obtain your final order and conclude financial arrangements. Solicitor Fees You’ll most likely require some form of legal advice before you start the divorce proceedings. Hiring a solicitor may seem expensive; however, the cost of attaining expert guidance could be minimal in comparison to what you could lose. Hiring a solicitor will help to secure your assets and ensure you are as protected as possible. Fees can significantly vary on a case-to-case basis and the more you can resolve yourself, the less it will cost. Using mediation or collaborative lawyers could also reduce expenditure. In addition, there are plenty of free online resources available that will help guide you through the process. According to Money Advice Service most solicitors will charge between £100 and £200 per hour to draw up legal documents that contain the agreement between you and your partner. If you use a solicitor to negotiate finances and assets on your behalf it could cost between £3,000 and £10,000. Other Costs Aside from the legal aspects, there are plenty of other costs that you must discuss before getting a divorce. For example, who will pay for your child’s living costs? Who will move out of the house? Do you have a place to stay when the procedures begin? Can you afford the rent without your partner?…
Quit-Claim Deed in Divorce
A quit-claim deed ends a person’s claim or interest on a property (grantor). The property transfers to the recipient (grantee). In divorce situations when one spouse receives the marital home, then the other spouse often signs a quit-claim deed to make a clear transfer of it. This does not release responsibility for future mortgage payments for the grantor if both spouses’ names are on the mortgage loan. If the grantee reneges on the mortgage, then the loan company can go after the grantor who signed the quit-claim deed. Often, the grantee is required to refinance the house solely in her name during the divorce proceedings, to prevent this possible scenario for the husband at a later date. If you sign a quit-claim deed in your divorce, make sure your name is removed from any outstanding loan on the property. When Elena bought her husband out of his share of a house jointly owned with her mother, the divorce lawyers had the husband sign a quit-claim deed. The house was completely paid, so no need for refinancing. Her mother owned a small house out of state, so the lawyers had the husband sign a quit-claim deed on that as well. The husband had no ownership interest in that house, but Elena’s lawyer did not want the husband to try to cause any difficulties post-divorce when the mother died. When there is a business involved, a quit-claim deed is usually signed in a divorce. This may be when one spouse is buying the other out of a jointly owned company. This action is also done when one spouse’s parents own a business and it needs to be clear that their ex son or daughter-in-law will not be able to lay any claims to it post-divorce. A quit-claim deed prevents trouble down the…
Article in The Divorce Magazine UK on “The Woman’s Holistic Guide to Divorce”
This was recently in The Divorce Magazine UK, which is a great resource for those going through a divorce or contemplating this decision. bit.ly/1mhH5KL
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