Divorce FAQ

Q: What should I do to prepare myself for dirty divorce tactics my wife could use against me?

A: It's a very unfortunate fact that the law is somehow skewed in favor of women rather than men. Many men suffer from financial difficulties, estrangement from their children, and a ruined reputation after going through the nightmare of getting a divorce from an embittered spouse. The best way for you to prevent this from happening is by anticipating the threat and being one step ahead whenever possible. Here are a few free divorce advice for men who are dealing with dirty divorce tactics:

Don't be left penniless - One thing you should be prepared for is that your soon to be ex wife will probably be advised by some people (unscrupulous divorce lawyers, friends, divorce help books and such) to take out all the money from your bank accounts. Since it's technically your money too, you can opt to withdraw half of the money in your joint account and open an individual savings account to secure your money during the divorce proceedings.

Don't be left with a truckload of debts - Another bad advice women take regarding divorce is to max out the credit card and leave you with debts. This can be hard to deal with because you didn't get to enjoy whatever was purchased using the credit card that you shared with your wife. Even if she pays for half of it, you are still stuck with the other half of the debt that you shouldn't be paying anymore. The best thing to do is to have credit cards that have your wife as an extension cancelled. You can also pay to have your credit information frozen so that no credit card company will be able to issue you a new card until the divorce is finalized.

Don't be falsely accused as an abuser - If your wife accuses you of abusing her, she can get a restraining order, have you kicked out of the house, and have you provide spousal support too. If your wife is the type who would call the cops on you, it's best to watch out for your own interest by keeping a recorder on your person at all times. Think in terms of getting hard evidence in order to protect yourself from false accusations. Hard evidence will get you somewhere in court rather than hope to appeal to the better sense of your soon to be ex wife. It's understandable that at times you may feel so pushed back against that wall that you'd want to retaliate, but fight hard against the urge. Do everything you can to prevent sending nasty text messages, calling your ex, or leaving angry voicemail messages, even in response to your ex's provocation.

There are so many things that could go wrong in divorce cases, especially if it involves spouses who make it a point to make their partners' lives difficult. Staying one step ahead requires you to think of all the possible areas which your ex may abuse. Keeping one step ahead will help you maintain a reasonable advantage.