The decision to divorce is a difficult one. The process can also be very challenging emotionally. It is said that divorce is one of the worst things that ever happens in a person’s life.
During difficult or depressing times, the issues that we normally manage become much larger, and sometimes, overwhelming.
You may find it helpful to consult with a therapist or divorce coach, individually or with your spouse, not only to help you decide if divorce is necessary, but to help you understand why the marriage is ending and ease the emotional challenges ahead. This can save time and make the process smoother.
Teresa Ombres is a graduate of Fordham University and New York Law School and is admitted to the practice of law in the States of New York and New Jersey. She began her career in divorce and family law in 1981 and began mediating in 1996 after trainings in Community Mediation and Divorce Mediation.