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If you ever speak with someone who’s been through a divorce, then there’s often one piece of advice that they’ll reliably give you. Many individuals who’ve already been on the journey that you’re about to embark on will tell you that if there’s an impending divorce, you’ll want to take charge of the situation and start making some strategic moves.

One of the first things that some spouses tend to do if they’re planning to walk away from their marriage is to max out their credit cards. It’s lawful in most every jurisdiction for spouses to continue to have access to their credit line to do almost anything they please up until they finalize their divorce. A plotting husband or wife may run up credit card debt by buying big-ticket items or stocking up on necessities, leaving the other responsible for paying the balance.

Another thing that you have to worry about is your spouse draining your joint bank account if they file for divorce. Your husband or wife may funnel the proceeds in it to a different account. You may start realizing what’s happened once your utility companies and others start notifying you that your bill payments bounced.

One tactic that your spouse may put in play is waiting until the very last minute to make support payments. Situations like this most commonly happen when an income withholding order isn’t in place. Many jurisdictions don’t consider these payments to be delinquent until the 31st day after they’re initially due. A spouse may wait until the last minute to pay what they owe because they know that they won’t face repercussions if they do.

You should be cautious when dealing with a spouse that says they’re going to split things down the middle, turn over certain assets or agree to certain concessions. They may change their tune down the road and even file outlandish motions to purposely try and drag out the divorce and run up costs.

If things are rocky in your relationship and you’re considering splitting with your ex, or you have a clue that they may be preparing to do the same, then you may want to consult with an attorney. Your Columbus lawyer can serve as a reliable source of information and as your steady legal guide as you move forward with your marriage’s dissolution here in Ohio.