Read previewNo matter how determined you are to prevent getting divorced, you can't control what your spouse wants — or how they'll behave throughout the divorce process.
Sometimes, the characteristics in your partner that push you to file for divorce are the same ones that can make the process nasty, drawn-out, and costly, according to Lois M. Brenner, a divorce lawyer in New York.
Brenner shared some of the biggest mistakes people make throughout the divorce process, including before they decide to part ways.
They make big decisions without talking to their lawyerWhen a client considers divorce, Brenner usually starts with a thorough consultation.
"You really need to have a sense of what is possible in a divorce," Brenner said, such as knowing a realistic range for spousal support if you have kids.
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