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Custody and Credit Issues to Consider Before Divorce
This blog post continues our discussion of important financial issues that anyone facing divorce should reflect upon, particularly with the counsel of a highly trained lawyer that has experience with family law. It can be an unwise decision to begin the divorce process without taking these factors into consideration.
Your Credit Score
If you do not have a good credit history, it may be worsened by a divorce. To open a credit card, rent an apartment, or even interview for some jobs a credit report is often needed. Depending on how damaged your score is, you may not be able to live to the standard of living you were accustomed to prior to the divorce. Depending on the situation, it may be worthwhile to wait for some time to divorce, if the split is amicable, in order for you to work on increasing your credit score. In some cases, if one party has serious credit damage, it may be in their best interests to attempt to negotiate to keep the house or vehicle so they do not have to face creditors any time soon.
Financial Factors to Consider Before Divorce
There is much to be considered before a person decides to divorce their spouse. Divorce can be a long and difficult process, and many don’t understand that it can also inflict great financial damage to both parties. There are better or worse times to get a divorce, with regard to finances and both parties’ specific circumstances. Working with a skilled family law attorney can ensure that anyone who is considering divorce will understand the impact a divorce may have on their wallet. This is the first part of a three-part series that will discuss financial factors that must be taken into account by those facing divorce.
The Real Estate Market
First, getting a divorce during an unstable real estate market can have unintended consequences. In a “hot” market, you may be able to capitalize on your home’s value and quickly sell it; however, when it is “soft” and there is a surplus of homes on the market, you may burn through the equity in your home if you are forced to sell it due to divorce. Each person’s situation is different; however, it may be advantageous for some to have a divorce settlement in which one party stays in the home while the other party takes other assets to compensate for their share of the home’s equity. Doing so avoids selling and moving expenses, as well as real estate fees and land transfer taxes, among other costs.
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