Dearborn Criminal Defense Attorneys
Free Legal Consultation  l  313.582.5800
  • Home
  • About
    • Legal Memberships
    • Attorney Resources
  • Attorneys
    • Azzam Elder
    • Doraid Elder
    • Monica Brinkman
    • Nina Korkis Taweel
    • Jamil Khuja
  • Practice Areas
    • Criminal Law
    • Employment Law
    • Estate Planning
    • Medical Malpractice
    • Family Law
    • Divorce Law
    • Assisted Living
    • Health Care Law
    • Personal Injury Law
    • Expungement Law
    • Corporate Law
    • Drunk Driving
    • Civil Rights
    • Immigration Law
    • Auto Accidents
    • Truck Accidents
  • Legal Blogs
    • Family Law FAQ
    • 3 Things After Divorce
    • Divorce FAQ
    • Do I Need An Estate Plan?
    • Estate Planning FAQ
  • Contact
    • Free Consultation
Dearborn Business Attorneys MI

Three Things to Do After You Decide to Divorce

Most individuals rarely enter marriage thinking it will end in divorce, but the reality is that over half of marriages do. Although marriages end for a multitude of different reasons, there are three things that everyone should do after they decide to divorce.

  1. Know Who Owns What: When it comes time to divide your assets, it is important to know who technically owns what. Your house, vehicles and other properties will all have to be sorted out fairly — and knowing this information ahead of time can certainly aid the process. Try to make note of major purchases, stocks, and other valuable items.
  2. Know Who Your Debt Belongs To: Some of your debt may have been incurred throughout the course of your marriage, like a home loan. But what about debts that your partner may have brought into the marriage? You shouldn’t be held responsible for college loans or maxed out credit cards that you did not contribute to. Know where your debt came from and who it rightfully belongs to. Just as your properties will be divided fairly, your debt should be divided fairly as well. This may or may not mean an even split. Don’t accept the blame for something you had no part in.
  3. Organize All Documentation: You may know what is yours, but unless you have documentation, you have no evidence for the basis of your argument. Take the time to put your files in order so they are accessible as you work things out with your attorney. You do not want to be blindsided or caught off guard, and having these records available will safeguard you against any surprises.

Choosing to dissolve a marriage is often a difficult decision, and the process thereafter can be even more trying. Taking these easy measures in the early stages will help make the complicated process of most divorces a little simpler. This allows you to focus on the things that matter most, like moving forward.

For more information about the divorce attorneys at Elder Brinkman Law or to schedule a free initial consultation regarding your family law issue, contact our office today or call us directly at 313.582.5800.

Practice Areas

  • Criminal Law
  • Employment Law
  • Auto Accidents
  • Truck Accidents
  • Immigration Law
  • Estate Planning & Probate
  • Family Law
  • Divorce & Child Custody
  • Civil Rights Violations
  • Assisted Living Defense
  • Health Care Law
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Personal Injury Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Drunk Driving & DUI
  • Expungement Law
Dearborn Criminal Defense Attorneys MI

Legal Blog

  • Things To Do After Divorce
  • Divorce FAQ
  • Do I Need An Estate Plan?
  • Estate Planning FAQ
  • About Us

    Don’t trust your freedom or your livelihood to just any attorney. The professional attorneys and litigators at Elder Brinkman will work tirelessly to protect your rights and win your case. Learn more about Elder Brinkman →

  • Practice Areas

    Criminal Law
    Health Care Law
    Medical Malpractice
    Employment Law
    Family Law
    Personal Injury Law
    Corporate Law

  • Other Specialties

    Divorce & Child Custody
    Estate Planning
    Drunk Driving & DUI
    Assisted Living Defense
    Civil Rights Violations
    Expungement Law
    Immigration Law
    Auto Accidents

  • Contact Info

    Elder Brinkman Law
    1360 Porter Street, Suite 200
    Dearborn, MI 48124


    313.582.5800

Copyright © 2023 Elder Brinkman Law | All Rights Reserved. This is Not A Partnership.

Home | About | Legal Memberships | Attorneys | Azzam Elder | Doraid Elder | Monica Brinkman | Nina Korkis Taweel | Jamil Khuja | Practice Areas | Criminal Law | Employment Law | Estate Planning | Family Law | Divorce Law | Assisted Living | Health Care Law | Personal Injury Law | Expungement Law | Corporate Law | Drunk Driving | Civil Rights | Legal Blog | Divorce FAQ | 3 Things After Divorce | Estate Planning FAQ | Do I Need An Estate Plan? | Contact | Free Consultation | Site Map

Dearborn Michigan Links: City of Dearborn | Dearborn MI | Dearborn News | Dearborn Michigan | Dearborn Weather | Dearborn Hotels | Dearborn Local Info | Dearborn Travel | Dearborn Jobs

Elder Brinkman Law provides their legal services to businesses and individuals who are looking for a: Dearborn Attorney, Dearborn Heights Attorney, Canton Attorney, Plymouth Attorney, Northville Attorney, Royal Oak Attorney, Southfield Attorney, Romulus Attorney, Livonia Attorney, Sterling Heights Attorney, Warren Attorney and all other surrounding areas.

Web Design, SEO and Social Media Marketing by Digital Agency, Spider Marketing Group