A strategy often used in a divorce is to withhold finances to the other party by either draining the bank accounts or simply not having funds deposited in the accounts. Another tactic is to not pay utilities or credit cards so that third party creditors can then harass your soon to be ex-spouse. Then when the moment is right, they dangle a settlement in front of the other person as a means to solve their financial problems. I have even seen lawyers draft such stipulations and give them to their clients to give to their soon to be ex-spouse because they cannot directly contact the other party if they are represented by legal counsel.
Agreeing to and signing such "shotgun" settlements is a major mistake. These settlements usually contain harsh terms that virtually give away rights that the other party would not have. Even if you are not represented by a lawyer, you will want a lawyer to review any document you sign. Remember that your soon to be ex-spouse is not looking out for your best interest.
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