When Your Partner Serves You with Divorce Papers

Perhaps you and your spouse have hit a bumpy spot or have been fighting for some time. If your marriage is not the most pleasant one and you can feel the distance between you and your spouse, this can be a distressing situation to be in. While you may not want to end your marriage, your spouse could feel quite different. If you suspect that your partner is considering divorce or taking steps to serve you with divorce papers, it is better to be proactive in this situation than reactive.

When divorce seems imminent, getting in touch with an attorney can be advantageous to protect your interests and help you throughout the process. The Oklahoma City divorce lawyers at the Putnam Law Office can help you get prepared for divorce.

Preparing for Divorce

In 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that the population of the United States was over 330 million people. That year, there were more than 630,505 divorces and annulments in the U.S. The reality of marriage is that not all are meant to last.

It may not be what you expected when you first got married and may not even be what you want now that you are. However, if your spouse has served you with divorce papers or you suspect they will be doing so soon, they are signaling that, from their perspective, the marriage is over. It is in your best interest to take action now to safeguard yourself. Some of the things that you can do include:

• Protect your personal accounts by changing passwords. This means bank accounts, social medial platforms, email accounts, and any other online presence you have should be updated with new passwords. 
• Write down all of the assets you have, like your home,  your car, your retirement accounts, and other valuable items.
• Gather pertinent information on the assets like home loans, titles, or appraisals.

Divorce can be difficult to work through, but being calm and prepared can help you navigate the process more smoothly. Taking the right steps in the beginning can also help your attorney better support you and assist you with getting the most favorable outcome.

Speak with an Attorney at the Putnam Law Office Today

Divorce is not easy, even when it is mutual, and there is little hostility. Dividing up two intertwined lives so that each can go their own way takes work and time. It is imperative that as soon as you believe that your partner wants a divorce, you protect yourself by speaking with an attorney. An attorney can advise you on what you need to do and what documentation will be necessary to compile, so you are ready when those divorce papers come your way.

You may be confused, and you may have questions about divorce and how to handle the situation. An attorney can answer your questions as well as provide guidance and resources. For more assistance, please call the divorce attorneys at the Putnam Law Office today to schedule a free consultation at (405) 849-9149.