Most of us, at one time or another, have said something that we later regret. While that oftentimes leads to emotional anguish and strained relationships, in the context of divorce, these statements can have wider reaching implications. In fact, these statements might come back to bite you in everything from the property division process to custody and alimony disputes. To mitigate the damage these statements have you must develop a sound legal strategy. Let’s take a look at how you can do that.
Harmful statements can run the spectrum of severity. But regardless of what you’ve previously said, there are steps you can take to mitigate the harm they may potentially cause. These include the following:
- Contextualizing your statements so that the court has a better understanding of why you said what you did.
- Attacking your spouse’s credibility so that the judge gives their testimony less weight.
- Going on the offensive so that you show the court how your prior statements pale in comparison to what your spouse has said or done.
- Showing how you’ve bettered yourself over time so that your past statements become less relevant.
- Asking for a child custody evaluation so that a professional can examine the situation and make a recommendation based on circumstances as they exist today.
Don’t let your divorce get away from you?
It’s easy to feel like your divorce is spinning out of control and is quickly getting away from you. But you don’t have to let it get to that point. Instead, you can thoughtfully assess the facts of your case and carefully develop a divorce legal strategy that protects your interests and your future. If you’d like to learn more about how to do that, then please continue to read our website.