Starting life again as a single person, the inevitable changes in lifestyle that result from a divorce, as well as the insecurity of navigating unknown territory in the procedure itself as the couple deals with issues such as alimony, child support, and property division can all contribute to that anxiety.

Compounding that anxiety may be one of the spouses’ unfamiliarity with financial matters. In many marriages, only one person is in charge of most of the family’s financial issues. The other person may feel woefully unprepared to handle the financial part of the divorce proceedings.

Fortunately, most Florida attorneys have access to the expertise of professionals such as financial planners and forensic accountants that can help the more inexperienced partner get up to speed with the family’s financial status.

Planning a budget after the divorce is finalized is also a cause for anxiety for many people facing divorce. Again, professional assistance can help the couple plan a financial future that will include some of the lifestyle changes that may need to occur so that they can get on with their lives smoothly.

In a divorce, getting professional advice early can help the spouses make sure that the divorce settlement is an equitable one. Because asset division during a divorce is intended to produce an agreement that is fair to both parties and covers all of the couple’s finances, professional assistance can help the couple ensure that they achieve a result that is fair to both parties.