Tips For Planning Divorce Financing

By Joseph Baker


Marriage annulments have become so common today that it may look like a trend. All in all, however, getting the right divorce financing should be among the most important things to consider. From the outset, lawyers are not allowed to represent either of the couples in exchange for a portion of the settlement they get. It is for this reason that finding other alternatives for the process is essential.

When most people think of marriage annulment, or during discussions, it is often about child support, a division of property as well as alimony. That aside, you do not want to forget other essential expenses during the process. For instance, the mediator or attorney fees are a crucial part of the expenditure to be covered. Without cash at hand, these costs can become unmanageable for you.

It is not all divorces that require hefty sums of cash to process. When looking at an annulment that costs only some hundreds of dollars, chances are you will not be looking for support towards meeting those expenses. If on the other hand, are looking at a marriage separation costing tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars, be sure to have a plan for meeting those expenses.

One of the best ways to ensure your separation is less complex is by having an uncontested process. Try and see whether you and your spouse can come to an agreement minus going to trial. This is going to make the separation less expensive than having a contested process. Contested divorces can drag on and result in unmanageable attorney fees. Agree with your spouse on most major issues to save costs.

It is, however, not all partners who agree on the issues of contention. This means having the case heard by a jury while the partners get attorneys to present their issues. It is at this point that determining the next big move will be crucial. In most cases, traditional means to finance the case are never sufficient. Consider blending in some of the non-traditional finance options.

For the most part, traditional divorce funding is done using cash. In that case, you will have to figure out whether there is a regular savings account where you will access the cash with ease and pay the lawyer or any other costs in the case. Even for those with adequate cash in their checking accounts, by this time they are temporarily restrained from accessing joint assets.

When shopping for most products from online stores, credit cards are among the predominant payment methods. This is even true when buying most consumables. Some attorneys too have joined the list of service providers and professionals accepting credit card payments. High-interest rates are however a drawback to this option. It is also recommended to pay credit debt prior to filing divorce.

Retirement accounts are becoming another option for paying marriage annulment attorney fees and other court expenses. Experts in the financial market advise against this move nonetheless. The cash will get taxed at normal income rates, while still paying a ten percent fine for withdrawal. Upon reaching the age of retirement, you would have lost benefits.




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