Divorce: Making the Best of the Worst Situation

When it comes to a divorce, many people think of it only as a change in legal status when in fact, it’s also a change in lifestyle. As those who have been through a divorce know, it not only affects your marital status but also your financial status and the status of many friendships and non-romantic relationships as well. Because divorce is such a far-reaching life event, it’s best to consider everything involved before committing to the process and its changes entirely.

“The decision to divorce is often made in the heat of the moment or at angry times, when in a best-case scenario, it’s really something that would probably work out better for everyone if people planned ahead for it,” said Norman Green, Senior Partner at Green & Metcalf of Vero Beach, FL.

For those individuals who are able to plan for an upcoming divorce, one of the first things to do is review your own financial needs – both for the present time and immediate future. Taking control of your finances now will prove beneficial later when the court needs to review and assess the intricacies of divorce documentation. Knowing where you stand financially as you enter divorce proceedings is crucial for anyone in this situation, and using the expertise of a divorce attorney can prove priceless for any client of divorce.

While parties in a divorce proceeding are often overwhelmed with emotions, divorce attorneys such as those at Green & Metcalf can address the specifics of the case without the added burden of the emotional aspect. This allows clients to take advantage of the best legal advice and expertise for their individual and family needs in their post-divorce daily life.

“We try to help each and every client with the respect and professionalism they deserve and that their situation requires,” Green said.

Norman A. Green is the founder and a partner of Green & Metcalf - Attorneys At Law. He has over 40 years of experience in the practice fields of criminal defense and family law (divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, modifications of existing orders, prenuptial agreements and alimony cases).