When to File for Divorce: Timing, Strategy & Impact - Episode 51

This week on The Hastings Shadmehry Show, Andee and Mali take a deep dive into an often intricate topic -- WHEN to file for Divorce. They talk about the Timing of Filing and how it impacts and is impacted by things like Finances, Custodial Rights, temporary Living Arrangements. They even get into the strategies behind FilingJoin the conversation for another impactful, fact-filled and of course fun discussion!#hastingsshadmehryshow #podcast #familylaw #familylawfirm #familylawattorney #divorce #legaladvice #divorcelawyer #childcustody #divorcelaw #talkshow #andeedyerhastings #malishadmehry #filingfordivorce #fafo Visit our website: https://hsfamilylaw.comFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hastingsshadmehryon TikTok and Instagram: @HastingsShadmehry Contact us for a consultation: https://hsfamilylaw.com/contact-us/00:25 Greeting01:09 Warrior or Diplomat?06:15 Intro to Filing for Divorce07:18 Top questions asked when Filing for Divorce08:15 Filing for Divorce affecting Custody08:53 Living Arrangements after Filing09:35 Being the Plaintiff should not affect Custody11:40 Fears of how things will change after Filing14:30 Will it look bad if you file at a bad time?16:16 Should you talk to the kids before Filing?18:23 Do you need evidence before Filing?21:30 Don’t bombard your attorney with evidence23:00 Should evidence of Adultery be gathered?30:07 Financial preparations before Filing 32:25 Strategy of Filing 32:46 Explanation of a Standing Order35:40 Ultimately, the Timeline is the Client’s 36:15 The emotional side of Filing39:56 Wrap-up