{"id":405,"date":"2021-09-28T08:00:01","date_gmt":"2021-09-28T15:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/?p=405"},"modified":"2026-05-18T09:44:39","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T16:44:39","slug":"what-are-the-most-common-financial-mistakes-made-during-divorce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/what-are-the-most-common-financial-mistakes-made-during-divorce\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the Most Common Financial Mistakes Made During Divorce?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Divorce-Process.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-406\" style=\"width:250px;height:167px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Divorce-Process.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Divorce-Process-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Divorce-Process-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Divorce is a nuanced, and often lengthy process that will\nultimately lead to the dissolution of your marriage. After the dust settles,\nthe last thing you\u2019ll want to discover is that a financial mistake or oversight\ncould affect your financial situation for years to come. As such, let\u2019s go over\nthe most common mistakes individuals make throughout the divorce process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Not Negotiating in Good Faith<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s no secret that emotions can run high at times\nthroughout the divorce process. Be sure to try to stay clearheaded throughout\nall negotiations. In some cases, individuals have a tendency to go after\ndivorce concessions that aren\u2019t truly important to them. In reality, you have\nyour best chance at achieving positive results for both parties by trying to\nmake fair compromises. As such, it may be worth skipping negotiations and\nheading straight to court if you feel your spouse has no intentions to\nnegotiate fairly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Failure to Cover All Priorities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we established earlier, there are many nuances involved\nwith divorce. As you navigate through the process, be sure to confirm that each\nof your major priorities are thoroughly addressed for best results. As you\nbegin the divorce process, here are a few of the main priorities that most\nindividuals grapple with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Alimony<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Child support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Child custody<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shared property division<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Failing to Hire an Attorney<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cutting costs where you are reasonably able to do so makes\nsense as you attempt to navigate through this process without much financial strain.\nHowever, the failure to hire an attorney to save money could very realistically\nend up costing you more money in the long run. Divorce attorneys have\nexperience protecting the financial interests of their clients from the\nbeginning of the divorce process all the way through the end. With an expert in\nyour corner, you can enjoy the peace of mind that no costly mistakes will\nimpact your future after divorce. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protect Your Finances During and After Divorce with Elizabeth Anu Lawrence\nLaw<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Law Office of Elizabeth A. Lawrence offers high-quality legal representation, personal attention, and professionalism to help defend those who need it most.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/elawrencelaw.com\/contact-us\/\">Click here<\/a> or call (410) 986-0088 to consult with an experienced attorney today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The divorce process can be stressful and highly nuanced. 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