At Ciyou & Dixon, P.C., we observe three (3) fundamental misunderstandings many divorce litigants share about trials. Understanding these myths or exceptions should empower you to anticipate them and not get misguided and more frustrated than you already may be about a divorce. We hope this helps you in some small way as you educate yourself about divorce.
You Probably Won’t Get a Decision that Day.
A widespread, but nevertheless incorrect, view is the parties will leave a divorce trial divorced and the issues decided–case closed. In cases that have been pending a long time, some for two or more years, a ... Read More
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A divorce decree is not the end of the process, even if there are no children involved. There are a number of dangling details. You should take these items, join them with your own list and determine who is doing what (you, your attorney, your ex, or your ex’s attorney).
If these items are not addressed, they can cause great problems down the road, both in terms of grief and finances. The items that often fall through the cracks are as follows:
COBRA coverage (health insurance).
Change account passwords/re-key your home or auto.
Preparation and acceptance of a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO), which ... Read More