What are the legal issues that must be faced in most divorces?
The best way to plan for the legal issues that must be faced in a divorce-child custody, division of property, and alimony or support payments-is to come to an agreement with your spouse. If you can do this, the time and money you will have to expend in coming up with a legal solution-either one worked out between the two attorneys or one worked out by a court-will be drastically reduced. Here are some generally tips for handling the legal aspects of a divorce: • Get your own attorney if there are significant issues dealing with assets, child custody, or alimony. • Some ways of finding a good matrimonial attorney include referrals from another professional, referrals from trusted friends, or lists obtained from the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. (The address of the latter organization is listed in the last section of this Guide.) • Make sure the divorce decree or agreement covers all types of insurance coverage-life, health, and auto. • Be sure to change the beneficiaries on
