How Do You Avoid 11 Divorce Settlement Traps (California)?
Most divorces end in a Settlement Agreement, but beware: There are mistakes YOU do NOT want to make! Learn how to avoid them. In California, 90% of all divorce cases settle by way of a written Settlement Agreement (“SA”). The SA is the very heart of your divorce and will contain the court orders that both of you must live with for years to come. Here are 11 common mistakes YOU do NOT want to make: 1. To protect your interests, you must KNOW the issues in your case BEFORE you discuss your position with your spouse. Your SA must contain all the divorce decisions, don’t leave anything out. 2. File your divorce Petition and complete ALL the disclosure requirements BEFORE preparing your SA. 3. It is best to hire an attorney to draft the SA. You don’t have to hire them for the entire case because California allows attorneys (and actually encourages them) to offer you Limited Scope Representation. This means that they assist you to represent yourself or come into your case for a limited purpo
