There are many issues to consider in every divorce case and the following “Rules” are some basic matters to consider in every case… and better yet, before your divorce is even started. Also, there is more to consider than what is just on this list.
There are many issues to consider in every divorce case and the following “Rules” are some basic matters to consider in every case… and better yet, before your divorce is even started. Also, there is more to consider than what is just on this list.
Financial Accounts
Do not open or close any financial accounts. Do not add your name to someone else’s account or add some else to your account. Do not deposit money in someone else’s account. Do not change the beneficiaries on ANY accounts (insurance, retirement or otherwise), before discussing it with your attorney.
Social Media Accounts
Close all social media accounts immediately. If for some reason you cannot or will not close those accounts, you must do the following:
A. make them absolutely private (you think you can, but you can’t);
B. do not post anything while your divorce case is active…NOTHING.
C. do not join Match, EHarmony, POF (Plenty of Fish) or Ashley Madison or any other online dating service.
Passwords
Password protect all devices. Change all passwords on all accounts and devices. Do not share the password.
Emails
Do not share your email accounts. Open new accounts if necessary. Remember that they can be used as evidence and recovered from computers and phones.
Phones
Please use them for business only. Stop calling your “friend” at all hours of the day and night and please don’t talk for hours – it is really easy to spot in your phone bill. Buy a “burner” if you can’t follow this rule… and don’t get caught with it.