The following outline briefly describes the divorce process. It is only a general outline representing the common events of most cases. It is provided here in order to help you better understand the chronological sequence of a divorce case. Your case may or will be different from the one described below. Take the following two examples.
Courts are very cautious and hesitant to change the circumstances of the children.
The Court is not likely to change the status quo. If you choose to leave the family residence, stay active in your children's life. Keep in mind, that often the possession and access you and your spouse adopt during the separation, is the possession that the Court orders in the divorce decree. Absent some compelling reason, the Court will tend to look with disfavor on this activity. On the other hand, if there is good reason to close bank accounts and credit cards, then do not hesitate to do so.