How Do I Know If I Am Ready to Get a Divorce?

 Posted on December 02, 2020 in Divorce

The decision to get divorced often comes about after a long period of strife or unhappiness in a marriage. Many couples struggle with the decision for some time before finally contacting an attorney to start the process. If you have been thinking about divorce for a while but are unsure if it is the right move, there are a number of questions that you should consider.

Have You Done Everything You Can to Fix the Relationship?

The first important consideration is whether or not all reasonable steps have been taken to save the marriage. What constitutes “reasonable steps” is different for different people, but it could include couples therapy, individual counseling, or marriage retreats—not to mention in-depth discussions between you and your spouse. There are also many self-help books that might help address the problems you and your partner may be dealing with on a daily basis.

Are You Prepared for the Emotional Strain?

Before filing for a divorce, you will also need to be ready to deal with the myriad emotions that come with ending a marriage. Even if you are the one who wants the divorce, you will probably need to go through a grieving process over the “death” of the marriage. Divorce can also leave you struggling with feelings of anger and guilt. On the other hand, there may be feelings of relief that the turmoil of the marriage has ended. Individual therapy can also help you work through these feelings

What Will the Tone of Your Divorce Be?

Before moving forward with a divorce, it is important for you to have an idea of what you will be getting into. Looking at the different options for divorce is helpful, as well as being prepared for your spouse’s reaction. Will it be a relatively civil and smooth divorce, or will it be a long, drawn-out battle over your children and your assets? There is no way to guarantee your divorce will go as planned, but you should be able to gain some idea of how contentious the process will be.

How Will the Divorce Affect Your Children?

If you and your spouse have children together, it is also important for you to prepare for a different way of parenting from when you were married. Shared parental responsibilities, parenting time, holidays, and vacations are all issues that you will need to work with your spouse on to come to an agreement. The marriage may be over, but the two of you will have to interact with each other for many years to come because of your children.

Contact a Wheaton Divorce Lawyer

If you are considering a divorce, it is important to have proper guidance and legal representation. Contact an experienced DuPage County divorce attorney at Andrew Cores Family Law Group to get the help you need. Call 630-871-1002 for a free consultation with a member of our team today.

 

Sources:

https://happilycommitted.com/when-to-get-a-divorce/

https://www.womansday.com/relationships/dating-marriage/advice/g2587/signs-your-marriage-might-be-over/