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Going Through A Divorce? How To Protect Yourself During The Holidays
Raymond Lee
If you're going through a divorce, the holidays can be especially difficult. This is especially true if you and your spouse have minor children. Holiday discord and disagreements can derail the divorce proceedings and can lead to further hostilities. That's why it's important that you take steps to reduce the risk of problems. Before your divorce turns runs into hostile territory during the holidays, read the information provided below. The tips provided here can help you navigate the situation.
Request Pre-Holiday Mediation
If you're going through a divorce, and you want to navigate the holidays as painlessly as possible, the first thing you should do is request pre-holiday mediation. This is especially important where your minor children are concerned. Pre-holiday mediation can help to solidify plans, and reduce the chance for confusion. Mediation can also help to iron out any potential disagreements that might exist. One of the benefits of pre-holiday mediation is that all agreements made during the meeting will be put in writing.
Maintain Contact With Attorney
If you've filed for divorce, and you're worried that the holidays may become unstable, be sure to maintain contact with your attorney. In the event that the situation does become hostile, your attorney can help you navigate the situation, and can take steps to implement additional orders. This can include orders of protection should events put you in fear for your safety, or for the safety of your children.
Avoid Deviating From Orders
If you and your spouse have entered into a custody agreement pertaining to your minor children, don't deviate from those orders. You might be tempted to make a few changes, but even simple changes to the custody orders can cause serious problems for you down the road. If your spouse deviates from the orders, be sure to contact your attorney as soon as possible. If a situation arises that requires you to make last-minute changes to the order, be sure to communicate those changes with the other parent. This can help to avoid potential legal issues.
Keep Record of Correspondence
If your spouse has failed to be honest and forthcoming during the divorce proceedings, be sure to keep records of all correspondence between the two of you. This is especially important during the holidays, and where your visitation orders are concerned. A record of your correspondence can be beneficial when questions about visitation concerns arise, or when the situation turns hostile. Keep in touch with your divorce lawyer for any questions or concerns that come up.
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