Know Your Path Before Filing
Get Educated about the choices of processes available and how the system works. You are far less likely to make mistakes you will regret later if you get educated first.
Choose Your Advice Wisely
Getting divorce advice from friends, family and neighbors can be a bad idea. Even if they have been through a divorce, they are not divorce experts and they are no objective. Rely on them for support and not advice.
Create Your Divorce Plan
Identify what is important to you in your divorce as soon as you possibly can. Then keep your eye on the goal. Focus on what matters and let go of what does not.
Avoid Unnecessary Conflict
It will cost more time,money and emotional energy than you could even imagine. Unless your spouse is being completely unreasonable or refuses to cooperate, do whatever you can to try to keep things amicable.
Housing Considerations
So many people want to keep the house, for the sake of the kids.Yet keeping the house only makes sense if you can afford it. Period.
Address Your Emotions Effectively
Don't use other Divorce Professionals as your therapist. Dealing with your emotions will allow you to make much better decisions in your divorce.