2014 May Not be the Best Year for a Divorce

2014 will be very unpredictable for those contemplating divorce - it will be another year of Government glitches and unlawful compromises and deals. It's hard to know how Obamacare will play out in 2014, but it's a safe bet that Americans will have the Government gophers sneaking in their pocketbook and snitching their money.

Those deliberating on divorce may want to step back and review all of their options before jumping into the divorce frying pan. Obamacare has created an instability in our job market, because businesses will have to cut back employee hours to part time or just cut back on employees period.  Either way think before you jump into a divorce because your ex may not have money for alimony and not much if any for child support - he or she may be without a job.

Another factor which is huge is this: the parent who has the responsibility of providing health insurance for his family may not in fact have the finances to pay a large co pay or deductible, which in some of the Obamacare plans is somewhere between $4500 to $6000 per family member before insurance kicks in - so it may be wise to reconsider jumping into a divorce until you see what 2014 has on the horizon.

One more thing that I've written about many times is about those who are planning to represent themselves in the courtroom or going pro se.  Regardless of the reasons for going pro se, it's difficult and over 70% of those representing themselves leave the courtroom totally beaten up because they weren't prepared for their day in court.

Pro se divorce isn't  merely filling out a few divorce forms. You've decided to wear the hat of an attorney meaning it's going to take alot of studying and homework. The judge can't make favorable decisions for you if you haven't prepared your case for court. Do you know the family laws in your state?  Do you know the Statute of Limitations in your State?  Do you know how to fill out interrogatories?  Do you know courtroom protocol?  Do you know the laws in your State on serving divorce papers to your spouse?  

If your spouse has an attorney, do you feel qualified to get a favorable decisions from the judge?  There are so many unknowns when it comes to divorce, divorce judges, new State laws on alimony etc. - one must get a handle on their anger and emotions and make good business decisions when divorce is in your future.

I didn't write this article to scare anyone - it's just so very important to analyze your options before jumping into divorce.  Could you settle out of court maybe settle for collaborate divorce?  Could you and your spouse sit down together and negotiate fair terms that will benefit each of you or is there a chance that divorce could be put on hold for a while?

Lastly, remember the children in fact your priority should be the children first - so whatever your decision may be about divorce always do what is best for the children.

As Always,
Little Tboca

www.caseboss.com