Mistakes in a Divorce to Avoid

Thinking of filing for divorce? Watch this video to learn about the mistakes in a divorce to avoid and then contact our Stillwater attorneys.

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James V. Murray, Esq.

Attorney University of Oklahoma Law School, Oklahoma State Bar

As a personal injury lawyer, I enjoy helping people. It’s easily the most satisfying part of my job and it’s what drives me to come in to work every day. Those whom I help are real people with real problems.

In personal injury, it’s important to remember that clients are more than just clients. I always make sure that I do. Through my cases, I am able to truly help the people who need it.

When I’m not in the office, I spend time with my wife, who I love very much, and volunteer at my church. I also work extensively with the Boy Scouts of America because I truly believe in the importance of instilling great values in our nation’s young men.

Areas of Expertise: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Truck Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Bus Accidents, Construction Accidents, Dog Bites / Attacks, Slip and Fall Injuries, Pedestrian Accidents, Bicycle Accidents, Wrongful Death, Family Law, Divorce, Grounds for Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Alimony / Spousal Support, Division of Assets, Estate Planning, Probate, Criminal Defense, DUI / DUAI
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Question:

What mistakes should I avoid during divorce?

Answer:

What you should do is be excellent examples to your children. Obey the court orders. Put your children ahead of yourself. When you’re faced with a situation, you can give the spouse a little more time than allowed, sometimes you need to do that to show the court that you’re willing to make the tough decision and put your children’s needs first. If you get in a tit for tat situation with the kids, that looks poorly on both parties. The other pitfalls are if you send text message with angry and derogatory comments, you email bad things to people, or put bad things on your Facebook accounts about the spouse. These things just come back to haunt you.

Do not put anything on social media or texting or emails that you don’t want to have thrown in your face at trial. It will all come back to you, I promise. What makes an experienced divorce attorney upset and frustrated is when we have to spend more time defending our clients’ actions than be their champion. We ask all of our clients to be exemplary in their life, their language, and be appropriate with all your communication with the other spouse.


Are you thinking about leaving your marriage and have questions about the mistakes in a divorce to avoid? Contact a Stillwater divorce lawyer at Murray Law Firm today for a free confidential consultation and case evaluation. Let our experience work for you.

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James V. Murray, Esq. Avatar

James V. Murray, Esq.

Attorney University of Oklahoma Law School, Oklahoma State Bar

As a personal injury lawyer, I enjoy helping people. It’s easily the most satisfying part of my job and it’s what drives me to come in to work every day. Those whom I help are real people with real problems.

In personal injury, it’s important to remember that clients are more than just clients. I always make sure that I do. Through my cases, I am able to truly help the people who need it.

When I’m not in the office, I spend time with my wife, who I love very much, and volunteer at my church. I also work extensively with the Boy Scouts of America because I truly believe in the importance of instilling great values in our nation’s young men.

Areas of Expertise: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Truck Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Bus Accidents, Construction Accidents, Dog Bites / Attacks, Slip and Fall Injuries, Pedestrian Accidents, Bicycle Accidents, Wrongful Death, Family Law, Divorce, Grounds for Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Alimony / Spousal Support, Division of Assets, Estate Planning, Probate, Criminal Defense, DUI / DUAI
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