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Ways to Protect Yourself When Going Through A Divorce

By Walin & Klarich

Over half of the marriages in the United States end in divorce. If you currently find yourself contemplating a divorce or starting the divorce process, there are many steps that you can take to protect yourself. Here are a few of those steps: 1. Get all of your financial records together. Include all individual accounts as well as joint accounts along with investments, retirement plans, and property values. 2. Cancel all joint credit cards. Inform the credit cards companies that you are in the process of a divorce. 3. Keep a record of all expenses incurred during your separation and until the divorce is final especially those expenses involving your children. 4. Do not sign any documents unless reviewed by an family law attorney. All of these steps are important; however, the most vital step can be hiring an experienced and knowledgeable San Diego Family Law attorney...continue to full post

Full post as published by Southern California Criminal Defense Blog on May 27, 2010 (boomark / email).