Small Arguments That Can Cost Divorcees Big Money
Do you know what’s likely to cost you BIG in a divorce? While big assets like your home or cottage are obvious focus points for discussion, and lawyer’s fees and child support could be big costs, the small stuff can add up—especially when the situation becomes emotional. Here are a few seemingly small arguments that could end up costing you a lot in the long run.
Spite could cost you a lot of money in the long run
What you’re arguing about could be a physical item or an emotional issue. Ultimately, arguing for the sake of it, to hurt the other person, could cost you both hours on your lawyer’s bill and the court’s sympathy.
That little jab about your ex-spouse’s rock collection could devolve into a lengthy argument while your legal representative is on the clock. Revenge isn’t so sweet when you’re stuck with the bill afterward. Focus on moving forward and living a better life rather than getting bogged down in disagreements.
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Getting caught up in who deserves to keep a small household item can be expensive
Losing perspective could cost you. MensDivorce.com asked attorneys about the craziest things they’ve witnessed clients fighting over, and the results are troubling. Divorcees have been known to fight over small household items, racking up lawyer fees for the time spent arguing that far exceed the value of the item concerned.
While some sentimental items and objects with significant financial value may be worth the dispute, items like those reported by MensDivorce.com—such as mixers, woks, frying pans, a towel, or a file cabinet—cost more to fight about in money and time than you’ll ever see returned. Often these disagreements aren’t really about the item involved, so before spending hours arguing about frozen meat, consider why you’re so adamant about keeping whatever it is in the first place.
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