Divorce Finances - Protecting Your Rights

The divorce is over and you are now dealing with your divorce finances. This is a time when you should be taking steps to protect your interests. However, it can be difficult to know where to begin. The following are some tips for protecting your rights and getting the most out of your settlement.

• Do not sign anything until you have reviewed it with an attorney.

• Do not give up your right to appeal any decision by the court.

• Do not allow your spouse to take your property without first giving you a chance to get it back.

• If you want to sell your house, do so before the divorce is final. Otherwise, you may not be able to sell it after the divorce is finalized.

• Do not try to buy your ex-spouse's interest in the community property until the divorce is final.

• Do not pay alimony or child support payments unless ordered by the court.

When you have decided what you want to do, you need to work with your attorney to determine how to accomplish your goals. For example, if you want to sell your home and buy another one, you will need to go through the process of refinancing your current mortgage. If you are going to have a joint bank account, make sure that you both agree to this. You will also need to consider what happens to your retirement accounts. These are important issues that must be addressed.

In order to protect your rights, you will need to be aware of what is happening throughout the process. There are many different things that you can do to protect yourself and your family. When you hire an attorney, he will be able to explain these issues to you. You will also be able to find out what options are available to you. This is why it is important to hire a good lawyer.