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<html> <head> <title>You Were Served Divorce Papers? A 3 Day Action Plan</title> </head> <body> <h1>You Were Served Divorce Papers? A 3 Day Action Plan</h1> <div class="info">Author: <a href="http://howardiken.articlealley.com/">Howard Iken</a></div><div class="body">Copyright 2005 The Divorce Center P.A.<br /> <br /> Today<br /> <br /> • Don't panic - best decisions are made with a cool, calm head<br /> • Sit down, relax, and read the divorce papers several times.<br /> • Don't call your spouse in anger - no contact is best for now.<br /> • Read up on divorce - knowledge always helps take the fear away.<br /> • When you finish the above steps, take a short break and then read all of the divorce papers again until you thoroughly understand what is ahead.<br /> • If you have children, do not draw them into the conflict. This is best for your children and will put you in the best position to win custody.<br /> • You have 20 days from the date you received the summons to send an answer.<br /> • If possible, take tomorrow off and devote some thought to the situation.<br /> <br /> Tomorrow<br /> <br /> • You must decide if you will represent yourself or hire an divorce attorney.<br /> • If you want an attorney, start calling and find one that you like.<br /> • If you are a do-it-yourself person, continue to read about divorce for 7 more days. You have almost two weeks to act and you must become well informed.<br /> • Review the location and amount of all your assets. If possible, remove money from the bank and put it in a place of security. Do not deprive your spouse of necessary funds to live on. That could backfire on you.<br /> • Review your credit cards and any other sources of credit. If possible, cancel cards that are joint accounts or remove your spouse's name from the card.<br /> • Speed is your best tool - be thorough and act today.<br /> • Go into conservation mode and build a rainy day fund. You may soon need it.<br /> • Begin to collect all records of assets, amounts owed, property, deeds, and family business records. If you are in the marital home, keep the records in a more secure place, like with a trusted friend.<br /> • Call the IRS to find out how to request copies of the last 5 years of tax returns - if you don't already have them.<br /> <br /> Next Day<br /> <br /> • Continue your education. This is one of the biggest and most important projects of your life. Read books and attend seminars. Become an expert.<br /> • Make a financial plan or a household budget for the next 12 months. Don't spend unnecessary money.<br /> • Get a notebook and a holder for paperwork. Set up a central collection point for all the information you gather during your divorce. Keep a detailed diary and jot down anything you learn from your educational efforts.<br /> <br /> <br /> ------<br /> <br /> Howard Iken is a Divorce Attorney.. He represents divorce clients in Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, New Port Richey, Pinellas, Pasco, and Hernando County, Florida. You can contact Howard Iken at 1-888-4My-Divorce (1-888-469-3486) or visit <A href="http://www.18884mydivorce.com/" >http://www.18884MyDivorce.com</A> You can also view the typical steps in a divorce by visiting <A href="http://www.18884mydivorce.com/pub/Divorce/divorceflowchart.htm" >http://www.18884mydivorce.com/pub/Divorce/divorceflowchart.htm</A><br /></div> <div class="source">Article Source: <a href="http://www.articlealley.com/http://howardiken.articlealley.com/you-were-served-divorce-papers--a-3-day-action-plan-19291.html">http://www.articlealley.com/http://howardiken.articlealley.com/you-were-served-divorce-papers--a-3-day-action-plan-19291.html</a></div> <div class="author"> <div class="authorBio"></div> </author> </body> </html>

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You Were Served Divorce Papers? A 3 Day Action Plan Author: Howard Iken Copyright 2005 The Divorce Center P.A. Today • Don't panic - best decisions are made with a cool, calm head • Sit down, relax, and read the divorce papers several times. • Don't call your spouse in anger - no contact is best for now. • Read up on divorce - knowledge always helps take the fear away. • When you finish the above steps, take a short break and then read all of the divorce papers again until you thoroughly understand what is ahead. • If you have children, do not draw them into the conflict. This is best for your children and will put you in the best position to win custody. • You have 20 days from the date you received the summons to send an answer. • If possible, take tomorrow off and devote some thought to the situation. Tomorrow • You must decide if you will represent yourself or hire an divorce attorney. • If you want an attorney, start calling and find one that you like. • If you are a do-it-yourself person, continue to read about divorce for 7 more days. You have almost two weeks to act and you must become well informed. • Review the location and amount of all your assets. If possible, remove money from the bank and put it in a place of security. Do not deprive your spouse of necessary funds to live on. That could backfire on you. • Review your credit cards and any other sources of credit. If possible, cancel cards that are joint accounts or remove your spouse's name from the card. • Speed is your best tool - be thorough and act today. • Go into conservation mode and build a rainy day fund. You may soon need it. • Begin to collect all records of assets, amounts owed, property, deeds, and family business records. If you are in the marital home, keep the records in a more secure place, like with a trusted friend. • Call the IRS to find out how to request copies of the last 5 years of tax returns - if you don't already have them. Next Day • Continue your education. This is one of the biggest and most important projects of your life. Read books and attend seminars. Become an expert. • Make a financial plan or a household budget for the next 12 months. Don't spend unnecessary money. • Get a notebook and a holder for paperwork. Set up a central collection point for all the information you gather during your divorce. Keep a detailed diary and jot down anything you learn from your educational efforts. ------ Howard Iken is a Divorce Attorney.. He represents divorce clients in Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, New Port Richey, Pinellas, Pasco, and Hernando County, Florida. You can contact Howard Iken at 1-888-4My-Divorce (1-888-469-3486) or visit http://www.18884MyDivorce.com You can also view the typical steps in a divorce by visiting http://www.18884mydivorce.com/pub/Divorce/divorceflowchart.htm Article Source: http://www.articlealley.com/http://howardiken.articlealley.com/you-were-served-divorce-papers--a-3-day-action-plan-19291.html About the Author:

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