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Saturday, 29 June 2019

In Any Divorce Finance Plays A Big Role

By Mark Johnson


The fact that there are dozens of courts and many thousands of lawyers dealing with nothing but divorces are a clear indication of just how prevalent they are. A married couple has a legal agreement and dissolving the marriage is not always an easy task. Many decisions have to be made and if the marriage produced children, their interests must be the highest priority. Getting divorced can be very expensive and numerous couples find that when getting a divorce finance quickly become a big issue.

Divorces are all too often emotional processes and people act in a rash manner which can easily result in a situation where both partners are financially compromised. In many cases the home has to be sold, savings and investments have to be liquidated and this is often done in haste, which means that top prices cannot be demanded. Of course there is also the high cost of hiring a lawyer to handle the case.

Thankfully, there are many different ways in which to limit the cost of divorces, especially if the divorcing couple works together. The cost of hiring a lawyer can be cut drastically if the couple privately agrees on most matters instead of letting the lawyer handle it. It is even possible to rather use a specially trained counselor. They charge much less than lawyers but they can only act in uncontested divorces.

In divorces where the partners simply refuse to give an inch and where bitterness, spite and even hatred are prevalent, the cost of divorcing can be astonishingly high. Lawyers charge astronomical fees for court appearances and in these cases two lawyers have to be hired. The cost can be significantly cut if both partners realize that the big losers are themselves. Negotiating, even if done through a counselor or friend is definitely the best route.

Couples that need money to pay for their divorces are better off selling at least some of the assets rather than to make use of financing companies that specialize in this type of loan. They charge exorbitant interest rates and up to fifteen per cent of the loan amount as a non refundable administration fee. The benefit that the offer is that they process applications very quickly.

If there is no other option and a loan must be made, it is better to rather consider borrowing against investments or a pension fund. The interest rates are often lower and the terms are not as restrictive. Some insurance policies can also serve as surety for a cash loan. If this is not an option, an application should be made at a reputable bank rather than one of those companies offering quick loans.

One does not want to plan for getting divorced when one marries but many insurance companies offer affordable policies that will cover the cost of divorce, among other things. These policies also make provision for other eventualities that will incur legal fees. Many financial experts agree that it is sensible to plan for the possibility of being obliged to pay high legal fees.

Divorces can be very traumatic and they have an impact on everyone around the divorcing couple. It is important, however, not to act rashly and to try everything possible to limit the cost of dissolving the marriage. Amicable divorces between two sensible and reasonable people are much cheaper and will not leave them financially crippled.




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