Going through a divorce is already a complicated process. Your finances, properties, possessions, and social life may be on your mind, but the issue becomes even more precarious when you add children. If you have exhausted all other options and feel like your marriage can not succeed, consider these five factors before filing. The legal counsel for divorce matters in Nebraska at GordenLaw, LLC are here to help you along this challenging time. Factor One: Consider Your Finances Even an amicable divorce has the potential to be expensive. You and your partner will likely divide your assets. Although it may not seem like it, this is essentially equivalent to halving your net worth. Factor in the fact that you will need enough assets to find a new place to live, furnish that new place, and any expenses with moving your property to the new location. You may need to buy a new vehicle if you do not own one or if you are not keeping a vehicle from your marriage. This means you will also need to consider the cost of insurance, registration, and potentially parking. If you choose to move to a different city or different state after your divorce, this will accrue even more expense. If you and your partner have a house with a mortgage, consider the increased cost if you take over the entire mortgage or remove yourself from the mortgage post-divorce if you will not be keeping the home. This process will happen in repeat