~ Do's and Don'ts for Divorcing Parents ~

Information Provided by Bernard Rothman,
Practice concentrating in New York divorce law / family law.

1. Learn everything you can about the financial, legal, and emotional aspects of divorce.
   
   
2. Find yourself a good attorney who will help steer you through this complex process.
   
   
3. If necessary, seek out marital or divorce counseling.
   
   
4. Work closely with the professionals on your team to establish and pursue realistic and equitable financial and child-care goals.
   
   
5. Try to make decisions that you will feel good about down the road.
   
   
6. Do everything reasonable you can to stay out of court.
   
   
7. Don't ever forget that your destiny is in your hands.