After 23 years of marriage, you just told your spouse you want a divorce. And boy, they are angry. Granted, anyone would be upset to hear such news, especially if they were blindsided and don’t feel the same way as you do. But their reaction has you really worried, and you aren’t sure what to expect moving forward.
Divorce can bring out the worst in people. While this can be concerning as you move forward with a potentially contested divorce process, it’s important to be prepared for anything and do as much as possible to avoid worsening the situation.
This includes:
- Staying calm
- Not letting your emotions do your talking
- Keeping your children top of mind
- Maintaining accurate records of everything
Here’s what you can expect from an angry spouse during divorce …
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They may try to stall the divorce process
There are many ways they can do this. One is to refuse to sign the divorce papers. They could also back out of verbal agreements, delay producing certain documents, or ask for things from you and your attorney that cost time and money but may not be necessary in the long run.
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They could limit your access to shared assets
Sometimes, a soon-to-be ex-spouse purposely restricts your access to bank accounts, properties, etc. If these are joint assets, be sure you have copies of all documentation and share them with your attorney.
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They could accuse you of wrongdoing
goal for an angry spouse during divorce might be to paint themselves in the best possible light and make you look like an evil-doer. This could range from accusing you of abuse that never happened to logging into your social media accounts and emails to dig up dirt. While this can feel violating, please don’t stoop to their level by retaliating or letting your emotions get the best of you at the wrong time. Secure your accounts and belongings and notify your attorney.
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They could take their frustrations out on you physically
Call the police immediately and leave the situation if you or your children are in physical danger because of an angry spouse. These situations will only get worse if not taken seriously.
The attorneys at Christman | Daniell Attorneys have a unique and refreshing approach to the often turbulent and emotionally stressful disputes arising in the context of divorce, child custody, and other family law cases. Our firm anchors its representation and legal advice in principles and philosophies that focus on the long-term best interests of children and families. We offer services ranging from mediation to child custody to client advocacy in a divorce action. Our mission is to provide our clients with long-range perspectives and outstanding legal advice that help them rebuild their families after marital dissolution.
Some cases require aggressive advocacy, while others require patience, de-escalation, and diplomatic solutions. Especially when children are involved, we help the client develop and execute the best strategies to avoid leaving a wake of destruction, the brunt of which falls largely on the innocent and impressionable children of divorce. Christman | Daniell Attorneys’ primary goal is to protect our client’s interests, equip them for a difficult journey, and deliver skilled and legal advocacy and advice.
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