Preparing for Divorce in Mississippi: Conclusion
Over the past month, I have talked about the steps in preparing for a divorce in Mississippi. To recap, they are:
Step 1: Hire a Wise Advisor
Step 2: Get a Safe Deposit Box
Step 3: Get a Complete Picture of your Family Finances
Step 3A: Determine what you family owns
Step 3B: Determine what you family owes
Step 3C: Determine what your family makes
Step 3D: Determine what your family spends
Step 4: Make copies of all financial documents
Step 5: Inventory, Photograph, and Safeguard Personal Property
Step 6: Establish your own credit
Step 7: Make an assessment of your financial accounts
Step 8: Get a handle on credit accounts
Step 9: Consider hiring a private investigator
Step 10: Get your career in order
Step 11: Get yourself prepared mentally for divorce
Step 12: Behave
Now that we have completed this series, I want to reiterate that the series was not intended to advocate divorce. In fact, if you are unsure about divorcing your spouse, seek professional help from a counselor or therapist. You may be able to save your marriage and that should be your first priority, if possible.
The series was intended for those who have already made the decision to seek a divorce and intended to assist them in preparing for the process. The process can be emotionally taxing and all-consuming, but if you follow the steps in the posts, you will be better prepared for the process, will probably save yourself legal fees given you are organized and prepared, and will ease some pain associated with divorce.
As always, remember the first step—seek a wise advisor. Although we live in a DIY (Do It Yourself) society, save the DIY for remodeling the kitchen, not remodeling your life. You need an experienced professional on your side. If you are contemplating a divorce in Mississippi, you can contact me to make an appointment so we can discuss your options.
