Strategies to Benefit Your Divorce Case Today
Hi, I’m Tulsa divorce attorney Keith Flinn. In short, your actions will greatly benefit your case in many ways. Early on, you will want to acquire as much of the documentation available that would help and assist in appraising the value of the marital estate and any need for spousal support, as well as the determination of child support, so that’s income statements and the like, as well as any evidence that may exist which tends to support your argument for a particular custody plan.
And this is an active and continuing thing, so as the case progresses, more information becomes available. You’ll want to collect relevant documentation or evidence in an organized manner so that you can deliver it to your lawyer, and your organization will reduce the amount of time that your lawyer is billing in digesting the information you’re providing. Your ability to continually collect and organize this information will only advance your interests at the settlement table and in court.
Foster a Working Relationship
Another thing you can do, if the situation is not too volatile and there’s no protective order or any real risk of violence, is foster a working relationship with your spouse, especially if you have children. Don’t negotiate your divorce unless that’s a strategy that you and your lawyer have discussed, but acting in a way that reduces tension makes it easier during settlement negotiations and co-parenting, and particularly when you do have the upper hand.
Finally, I’d add more reasonable efforts not to dwindle your trust account. So find ways to journal, to reduce expenses, or speaking with a licensed therapist about the behavioral and emotional stages that you’re going through in divorce. These are cost-effective ways to reduce your attorney’s bill, and divorce is expensive as it is, so try to keep it as cheap as you possibly can.
Get a Low-Cost Consultation Today
If you’re going through a divorce and need legal guidance, contact Keith Flinn, a Tulsa family law attorney, for a low-cost consultation. Call 918-770-7117 today to schedule an appointment and get the help you need for your case.