30. In Defense of Divorce | A Case Study of How Abuse, Lack of Legal Planning, and Finances Can Come to a Head

If you are worried that a divorce will be costly because your spouse is going to drag it out, avoiding the divorce is likely not your best option. In this episode, our Podcast Producer Kristen Stegall, CEO of Novice Studios, shares her experience of her mother-in-law’s sudden passing and the legal difficulties that emerged from her being separated, but not divorced. To compound issues further, there was no estate planning either. If you or someone you know is going through a possible separation with an abusive partner, this episode is packed with actionable advice for how to move forward while protecting yourself and your family.Need legal help in your family law matter? Schedule a consultation with our team to make sure you and your future spouse are both legally protected should a divorce occur.Resources mentioned:Watch Episode 22: Can I Afford to Get Divorced? SafeHouse | Crisis Line: (205) 669-7233 (SAFE)Some key takeaways from this episode include:Your attorney will work with you to figure out how you can financially cover your legal fees for a divorce, and they’ll help you understand a cost-benefit analysis of how much you may be able to recoup in the divorce.Talk to an attorney as early as possible. There is no harm in just gathering information to know your options, understand what could happen if you don’t get divorced, and to create a roadmap of your path forward.In cases of domestic abuse or domestic violence, the victim might have a distorted perception of both their legal and personal rights because their abuser has painted their reality for them. This is where resources like therapy, non-profits like SafeHouse, and a family law attorney can help the victim understand what is actually real.The Legal Lounge podcast aims to dispel misinformation and downright bad legal information to empower anyone with questions about their family, their children, their finances, their marriage, and the law. As a team focused exclusively on family law matters, we aim to help you not only with the information you need, but also with the hope that your situation has a solution. Modern Legal is a family law firm based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Our Modern Legal team can help you navigate the legal system when the law and your family collide. We help turn confusion into confidence, helplessness into empowerment, and frustration into action. Connect with Modern Legal:WebsitePhone: 704-286-6302InstagramLinkedInYouTubeFacebook LEGAL DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and the information should not be relied upon as legal advice or for legal purposes.