Top 10 Divorce Mistakes

The Ontario divorce process is complex and the entire ordeal can feel completely overwhelming. But failing to understand your unique circumstances and how they will play out in the course of your separation can cause serious dilemmas down the line, especially if you make any of these Ten common (but avoidable) mistakes:

Divorce Mistakes To Avoid

  1. Going Avoidant and Ignoring Reality.
  2. Taking advice from people who aren’t industry professionals.
  3. Selling your house before you’ve created a proper Separation Agreement.
  4. Not understanding how divorce will impact your finances now and in the future.
  5. Not protecting your bank account, credit cards and credit score.
  6. Letting Your Emotions Get the Best of You.
  7. Getting into a new relationship too soon. (Trust me – now is not a good time)
  8. Selecting a negotiation process that doesn’t match the complexity of your divorce file.
  9. Posting about you Divorce on Social Media.
  10. Abusing Drugs or Alcohol.
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Sherry Bayley

Collaborative Family Lawyer Peterborough, ON

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Top 10 Divorce Mistakes

The Ontario divorce process is complex and the entire ordeal can feel completely overwhelming. But failing to understand your unique circumstances and how they will play out in the course of your separation can cause serious dilemmas down the line, especially if you make any of these Ten common (but avoidable) mistakes:

Divorce Mistakes To Avoid

  1. Going Avoidant and Ignoring Reality.
  2. Taking advice from people who aren’t industry professionals.
  3. Selling your house before you’ve created a proper Separation Agreement.
  4. Not understanding how divorce will impact your finances now and in the future.
  5. Not protecting your bank account, credit cards and credit score.
  6. Letting Your Emotions Get the Best of You.
  7. Getting into a new relationship too soon. (Trust me – now is not a good time)
  8. Selecting a negotiation process that doesn’t match the complexity of your divorce file.
  9. Posting about you Divorce on Social Media.
  10. Abusing Drugs or Alcohol.
Picture of Sherry Bayley

Sherry Bayley

Collaborative Family Lawyer Peterborough, ON

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