CWDblogpostNo10a1. If You Have Kids, Divorce is Not the End of Your Relationship With Your Ex.

Until your youngest child turns eighteen, you are going to be dealing with your Ex. That means birthdays, holidays, family gatherings, etc. If you are unreasonable or just difficult with your Ex now, chances are your Ex will be difficult with you, something that could go on for years.

Family law courts are courts of equity. If you don’t do the right thing by your Ex, the court will do what it can to balance the scales in your Ex’s favor.


CWDblogpostNo10b2. Remember: Do The Right Thing if You Expect The Court To Do The Right Thing.

Family law courts are courts of equity. If you don’t do the right thing by your Ex, the court will do what it can to balance the scales in your Ex’s favor.

Family law courts are courts of equity. If you don’t do the right thing by your Ex, the court will do what it can to balance the scales in your Ex’s favor.


CWDblogpostNo10c3. Don’t Make Verbal Agreements With Your Ex.

I know it’s a pain to document everything that transpires, but if you don’t, you run the risk that your Ex will later deny a particular agreement with you, leaving you the impossible task of trying to prove it later. Trust me. If it’s not in writing, it doesn’t exist. If your Ex is not completely trustworthy, either write everything down on paper and have them sign it, or send a text or email confirming the agreement. If you don’t, you’ll wish you had.