How To Avoid The Need For Divorce Financing

By Sandra Hamilton


When marriages break up there are always a lot of negative emotions involved. There is a myriad of decisions to make and many couples find this process extremely stressful. Unfortunately, divorcing is not cheap and couples set on separating will have to figure out a way of paying for the process. This can easily be a very substantial amount. If they do not have the resources to pay the costs of divorcing, then they will have to consider their options for obtaining divorce financing.

Divorces almost always result in both partners being financially less well of than they were before. Assets and shares often have to be sold in less than ideal market conditions. The liquidation of some investments and shares may result in a hefty administrative fee or even severe penalties. The cost of hiring a lawyer to handle the process can also be very high. Many couples therefore find that they cannot afford divorcing.

If divorcing couples can manage to be reasonable, they will realized that there is much that they can do to decrease the cost of the process. The legal fee can be substantially lower, for example, if only one lawyer is hired. The cost can be cut even further by privately agreeing on important issues instead of spending time in the office of a lawyer fighting about small matters.

Contested divorces are often spectacularly expensive because the couple simply cannot come to agreement on important issues. In such cases expert witnesses, which are very expensive, may be needed. The case can take up a lot of tie in the court and each day in court result in very steep legal costs. The best route is to agree to an uncontested divorce. Only one lawyer needs to be paid and he will not spend a lot of time on the case.

If the cost of the process is still too high, a loan can be considered. Their are numerous financiers that specialize in processing divorcing loans. Unfortunately, such loans also come at a steep price and very severe terms and conditions. It is absolutely vital to carefully study the terms and conditions of such loans.

One alternative to borrowing cash to pay for divorces is to rather consider selling an asset or liquidating some investments. This may deplete the value of the estate, but in the long run it will almost certainly be cheaper than borrowing. In some cases it is even possible to borrow at much better rates against pension funds and fixed long term investments. These options should be discussed with a financial advisor.

Nobody wants to plan ahead for divorces but divorces are not the only legal issues that will face couples throughout their marriage. It is therefore a good idea to purchase an insurance policy that specifically caters for the cost of legal representation when needed. Such policies are affordable, especially if they are purchased at an early age.

Divorcing couples do not always think or act rationally. The fact remains, however, that they need to do everything possible to restrict the cost of divorcing. This can only be achieved with a reasonable attitude and a willingness to finalize the process with the minimum of fuss.




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