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Client Reviews for The Law Office of Christine M Bechtold, LLC

Average Client Review 5 out of 5! Very happy with services Posted by: Teresa, a Family client, 7 days ago.       Overall rating            Excellent       Trustworthy              Excellent       Responsive               Excellent       Knowledgeable        Excellent       Kept me informed    Excellent   Client Review: Ms. Bechtold always replies promptly to communications. She is an expert in her fields and her fees are very reasonable. She explains things in laymen’s terms so that I can fully understand them, since I am not a lawyer. I’ve been very happy with her services. ************************************** Great Communication Posted by: Melissa, a Divorce client, 7 days ago.       Overall rating            Excellent       Trustworthy              Excellent       Responsive               Excellent       Knowledgeable        Excellent       Kept me informed    Excellent   Client Review: Ms. Bechtold was very quick in responding to

Financial Tips for Divorcing Couples

Divorcing couples often come face-to-face with unexpected financial issues when going through a divorce. Here are a few general tips to deal with the financial stress of divorce: Separate your bank accounts. Separating your checking and savings accounts before your divorce may make the divorce process less stressful because it will be one less issue for the Courts to decide. Check your credit. If you are unsure of your credit accounts, run a credit report prior to your divorce to ensure you are covering all of your bases. Clients are often surprised to learn that divorce does not impact joint credit card or other joint debts unless they are specifically addressed in your divorce documentation. If your name is on a credit card you are still responsible for that account. Do not stop paying your debts. Your debts and financial obligations do not stop during a divorce. Ensure that your marital debts are being addressed to avoid any future fees and consequences. Check your deed.

Tips for Divorcing Parents

Divorce is not easy on anyone, especially children. Every divorcing family is different, but here are a few general tips to deal with the stress of divorcing from your child’s parent: Take the high road and stop fighting. The sooner you can stop fighting with your child’s parent the sooner you can focus on your child. Fighting in front of your child is not good for anyone. Encourage your children to visit their parent, their grandparents, and their extended family. Just because you may not want to be around your child’s parent anymore does not mean your children don’t need them in their life. Remember to keep your child’s best interest in mind. Never disparage a parent or other adult in front of the children . Adult conflicts are for adults only. Do not use your child as messenger. If you have communication for the other parent communicate with them directly. Do keep things as consistent as possible. Keeping your child’s schedule and daily routines in place will help them with