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You Were Served Divorce Papers? A 3 Day Action Plan

Today


Today

• Don't panic - best decisions are made with a cool, calm head • Sit down, relax, and read the divorce papers several times. • Don't call your spouse in anger - no contact is best for now. • Read up on divorce - knowledge always helps take the fear away. • When you finish the above steps, take a short break and then read all of the divorce papers again until you thoroughly understand what is ahead. • If you have children, do not draw them into the conflict. This is best for your children and will put you in the best position to win custody. • You have 20 days from the date you received the summons to send an answer. • If possible, take tomorrow off and devote some thought to the situation.

Tomorrow

• You must decide if you will represent yourself or hire an divorce attorney. • If you want an attorney, start calling and find one that you like. • If you are a do-it-yourself person, continue to read about divorce for 7 more days. You have almost two weeks to act and you must become well informed. • Review the location and amount of all your assets. If possible, remove money from the bank and put it in a place of


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security. Do not deprive your spouse of necessary funds to live on. That could backfire on you. • Review your
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credit cards and any other sources of credit. If possible, cancel cards that are joint accounts or remove your spouse's name from the card. • Speed is your best tool - be thorough and act today. • Go into conservation mode and build a rainy day fund. You may soon need it. • Begin to collect all records of assets, amounts owed, property, deeds, and family
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business records. If you are in the marital home, keep the records in a more secure place, like with a trusted friend. • Call the IRS to find out how to request copies of the last 5 years of
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tax returns - if you don't already have them.

Next Day

• Continue your

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education. This is one of the biggest and most important projects of your life. Read books and attend seminars. Become an expert. • Make a financial plan or a household
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budget for the next 12 months. Don't spend unnecessary money. • Get a notebook and a holder for paperwork. Set up a central collection point for all the
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information you gather during your divorce. Keep a detailed diary and jot down anything you learn from your educational efforts.

Copyright 2005 The Divorce Center P.A.

Howard Iken is a Divorce Attorney.. He represents divorce clients in Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, New Port Richey, Pinellas, Pasco, and Hernando County, Florida. You can contact Howard Iken at 1-888-4My-Divorce (1-888-469-3486) or visit Tampa Divorce Attorney. You can also view the typical steps in a divorce by visiting Divorce Steps in Tampa Florida.

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