As recently discussed in a post here, separation and divorce filings pickup dramatically in the month of January. Given that divorce is often on the mind following the holidays, now is a great time to give couple some advice on issues that may end up playing a big role in any future divorce.
Florida divorce attorney Brian M. Moskowitz says that, “At the start of a new year, many people follow through on a difficult decision that they have been contemplating for a long time and end their marriage.” The problem, according to Moskowitz, is that “many fail to consider what happens afterwards.”
Couples need to be aware of the challenges they will face and the thorny issues that often arise to make divorces even more difficult and contentious. Going into a divorce with that knowledge can help you come out the other side relatively unscathed.
According to Moskowitz, the five most common issues that arise after a separation or divorce are the following:
- Remarriage (or cohabitation);
- Loss of employment;
- Relocation (often for work purposes);
- Child-related issues, including timesharing, custody and visitation, as well as a child enrolling in a new school or going to college; and
- Holiday and vacation schedules.
Each of these issues affect vital aspects of the divorce process, spousal and child support, custody, visitation, etc. Planning ahead and addressing these issues directly during mediation can help avoid problems down the road. A good example of such planning would be crafting an agreement that specified events which will trigger spousal support obligations to end or able to be modified in the case of remarriage or loss of employment.
Another would be the creation of a detailed parenting plan to establish exactly which holidays and vacation days parents will be able to spend with their children. A skilled South Carolina family law attorney can help with precisely these issues and avoid larger problems later on. ther issues not covered by specific agreements can always arise, but an experienced South Carolina family law attorney will be there to help.
Source: “As a New Year Starts, Boca Raton Divorce Lawyer Warns About Post-Marriage Stressors,” by Mike Dayton, published at PRWeb.com.
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