Preparing

At ABC&K, we encourage our clients to utilize our legal services in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible. This approach can begin prior to your first appointment with one of our attorneys. Before you make any changes in your personal situation, please follow the tips below.

See a Family Law Attorney As Soon As Possible
The changes you make at the time of separation can critically impact the ultimate result in your case. Before you take any action, consult with an attorney who specializes in Family Law and explain your specific needs and wishes. Your attorney can advise you on the best way to proceed.

Identify Your Priorities and Goals
Think about what is most important to you and what you would like to achieve. Do you want to keep the house at all costs? Move to another state? Continue to be a stay-at-home parent?

Make a List of All Assets and Debts
Your Family Law attorney will need to know the basic facts of your situation. Bringing a list of the assets and debts of you and your spouse will help your attorney better understand your case.

Contemplate Your Marital Lifestyle
Your Family Law attorney will ask you about the key aspects of your lifestyle with your mate, including marital residence, extent of savings, frequency and locations of vacations, children’s activities and expenses, etc. The marital standard of living will impact any spousal support (alimony) award in your case.

Consider Therapy for Yourself and Your Children
A divorce is difficult under the best of circumstances. We are here for you but we are not therapists, and using us as therapists will become very expensive. Please consider therapy for yourself and your children to help you through this difficult time.