“Do’s & Don’ts” During Divorce

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Pretrial Do's:

·        Let children know you love them.

·        See a Local FATHERS support group.

·        Close out joint checking and charge accounts.

·        Remove business records from home.

·        Notify Credit Bureau of divorce.

·        Rent a Post Office Box, if needed.

·        Attend all court sessions, and keep copy of all case related papers.

 

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Pretrial Don'ts:

·        Avoid your children.

·        Move out, unless court ordered.

·        Use wife's attorney or sign anything they offer.

·        Be afraid to ask lawyer questions.

·        Use a lawyer with a "defeatist" attitude.

·        Be afraid to change bad attorney.

·        Be surprised to lose your children to state rules.

·        Rely on feminist social workers.

·        Agree to automatic payment of any kind.

 

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During Trial Do's:

·        Tell the kids you love them.

·        Accept reasonable settlement.

·        Keep track of attorney's fees.

·        Review all motions and affidavits.

 

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During Trial Don'ts:

·        Sign anything before an objective review.

·        Miss court appearances.

·        Pay money directly to ex, especially if they are receiving welfare.

·        Accept decree with vague (i.e. like "reasonable") visitation terms.

 

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 After Trial Do's:

·        Keep "PARENTING TIME" visits.

·        Support FATHERS Group and improve marriage laws.

·        Avoid direct contact with ex-(spouse).

 

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 After Trial Don'ts:

·        Review divorce with children.

·        Be afraid to start new relationships.