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Common mistakes made after a divorce

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Divorces are often the result of mistakes made during a marriage. While it’s true that there’s no perfect relationship, there are some wrongdoings that some people feel are beyond forgiveness. When this happens, divorce is almost inevitable. And while divorce is in itself an arduous process, it shouldn’t keep you from preparing for what’s ahead after the divorce. According to divorce lawyers at Kersh Law Firm, a lot of people make these particular mistakes after a divorce. Image source: betterafter50.com Forgetting to update their estate plan Divorce doesn’t automatically remove your former spouse from other legally binding contracts like your estate plan. Keep in mind that this isn’t just about your last will. This also affects your retirement accounts and life insurance policies. At the same time, review all the joint accounts you have made if not yet handled prior to the divorce. Dating/marrying too soon Jumping back into the dating pool too soon after a divorce can