For Sandra, getting a divorce was important because remaining legally married to her now ex-husband made her feel 'disgusted, humiliated, and sad'. Three years and $1,200 later she says she is finally free.
Separating couples are choosing to delay their official divorce due to financial concerns.Experts say having paperwork in order and seeking advice early will make divorce as cost effective as possible.The 57-year-old Gold Coast woman escaped an abusive relationship in 2016 with her daughter and a few belongings, and later took out a domestic violence order ."I have a new lease on life knowing that we are finally safe," Sandra said.
"I have to give my daughter food because she's a 15-year-old. But I'm in my 50s, I can deal with not eating for four days. Dr Bozin said most family law disputes were settled through negotiation or mediation and the legal system was designed to encourage that. "So, you will see people often engaged in very lengthy negotiations which often can be counterintuitive to what you're trying to do, which is save money," Ms Dee said.When it comes to making divorce as cost effective as possible, all three legal experts say preparation and paperwork are paramount.
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