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Post-Divorce Checklist

Blog 2018 July Post-Divorce Checklist
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Post-Divorce Checklist

Posted By Stepniak & Park || 17-Jul-2018

Finally, the divorce papers have been signed and the judgment has been entered. Now you can start rebuilding your life after the arduous ordeal.

However, there is still some work remaining. Even after the divorce is finalized, there are certain steps that you are required to take to fulfill the provisions of the divorce decree and ensure your newly single status reflects the financial and legal aspects of your life.

The following is a post-divorce checklist to which highlight what remains to be done:

  • Read through your divorce decree and create your own list – Whether you read it once or never at all, you must read your divorce decree to understand the details of each provision. Then create a list of items that must be done immediately and a calendar to ensure certain deadlines are met, such as alimony and child support payments.
  • Update your health insurance – If your ex-spouse is currently under your in your health insurance plan, you must have his/her name removed. If you are under your ex-spouse’s health insurance plan, you must obtain your own.
  • Change your beneficiary designations – If your ex-spouse is currently listed as a beneficiary in your life insurance policies and 401(k)s, you must have his/her name removed. When it comes to retirement benefits, you must obtain a special order called a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) to be entered and have it drafted by your attorney. You will also need to reassess your retirement goals and ensure you’re on track to retire as planned.
  • Update your will and trusts – If you already have a will, then you must contact your lawyer and make some changes. If you have a trust, you must revise some of the provisions and cater them to your new situation.
  • Close any joint bank accounts – You must close any joint accounts and open a new account in your name. Additionally, change your address on your bank accounts and checks.
  • Update your deeds and titles – Change the titles to your motor vehicles to reflect the ownership as established in the divorce decree. Notify your auto insurer of any changes in drivers, ownership, and addresses associated with the motor vehicles. Remove your ex-spouse’s name from your lease or mortgage.
  • Change your name – If you wish to go by your maiden name again, you need to visit your local Social Security office to have it changed and receive a new SSD card. Furthermore, you must visit the DMV and have your name changed on your driver’s license.

For more information, contact our Daytona Beach family law attorney at Law Offices of Robert Stepniak today.

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