Consider divorce mediation 1st. Save money, time & stay in charge of the settlement and custody plan
Most divorcing couples find that they are in a period of high conflict. Some have experienced constant arguments and fights for months or years; some are reacting to a sudden change of heart. However they arrive at the decision, a couple who has decided to divorcce did not reach the decision lightly. Reaching the decision to divorce should be the be the hardest part of the decision - not the process of working out the terms of the the divorce.
Many couples view couples therapy as the kiss of death, but it can actually save your relationship.
There are topics people won't touch at cocktail parties because it's not "polite conversation." These are subjects people secretly want to discuss, but, when broached over hummus and Merlot, make them uncomfortable. These are precisely the things I love talking about. So here goes: My husband and I just graduated from couple's therapy.
Divorces aren't all alike and laws vary by state. Find the divorce route that works best for you.
Whether you've been married for several years or only a few months, divorce is never simple. It's easy to get overwhelmed by legal and financial worries, not to mention emotional stresses. Knowing your options and choosing the appropriate path will make this difficult time no harder than it needs to be. Learn the difference between no-fault, at-fault, absolute, limited, contested, uncontested divorce and more.
A law office surveyed 2,000 married people and they were miserable.
OK, it is officially a bad day for British marriage. According to a (possibly biased) poll by a UK solicitor 59% of women interviewed would get out of their deal immediately if not for the collateral concerns (money, feelings, et al). And 51% of the men interviewed felt the were in loveless marriages. Before everyone draws too many conclusions from this, keep in mind that it was conducted by a legal office trying to educate people about the value of mediation.
