Don’t Expect Divorce to Solve All Your Problems

There is no denying the many benefits of divorce. For example, the process will help you reach a resolution in regards to property and debt division, child support, child custody, and alimony.

Even if you’re 100 percent sure that divorce is the answer to your marital problems, there are some things it can’t do for you:

• Guarantee your happiness: Getting a divorce may remove you from a bad relationship, but it doesn’t guarantee that you’ll be happy right away. It often takes several months or longer to start feeling like yourself again.
• Ensure civil relations in the future: This may not be a big deal if you don’t have children together. However, if you have to co-parent with your ex-spouse, it’s critical to do your best to remain civil at all times.
• Maintain the same standard of living: Don’t assume that your financial situation will remain the same after the divorce. Things are likely to change now that you only have one income. Prepare yourself to change your standard of living post-divorce, as this will help you avoid surprises
• Resolve emotional concerns: Your marriage and subsequent divorce may take an emotional toll on you. You may feel relieved once your marriage is in the past, but it’s possible that you’ll still be hanging onto some emotional issues.

As you move closer toward divorce, do your best to get as organized as possible. This means preparing for the process itself, as well as your post-divorce life.

When you combine proper preparation with knowledge of your legal rights, you can use the divorce process to solve many of your problems.