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4 Things You Must Consider Before a Divorce

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Published March 14, 2020
Last updated: March 14, 2020
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Legal separation is a complicated and enormous ordeal for both spouses. Women often express themselves emotionally and find solace among their friends and family members.

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Things to Consider Before Filing for DivorceIs this fixableFinancesSelf-careChild custody

But for a man, finding emotional support can be difficult. Since a divorce might drain you emotionally, physically, and financially, there are things a man must consider before taking the hard decision.

Let’s take a look at the critical aspects of a divorce you must consider before starting out the process.

Things to Consider Before Filing for Divorce

Here are a few aspects worth considering before you file for a divorce:

  1. Is this fixable

If you are the one initiating the divorce talk, it might serve you better to look at the situation differently.

If you are enraged by something your spouse did, pause for a while before acting on your anger. A divorce should be the last resort, not the first step.

You could consider the idea of seeing a marriage counselor solve internal conflicts with professional guidance. A divorce separates a family and proves to be a disaster, especially for the kids.

Therefore, it might be better to check if you and your spouse can work things out with a marriage counselor. If you are not the one bringing the subject to the table, try to steer the conversation away from divorce to how the situation can be solved.

  1. Finances

It’s critical for you to know that the divorce process sucks out money from both spouses. In many situations, the man is the sole breadwinner for their family. If that’s not true for you, make sure to gather as much information about your family finances as possible.

Collect and organize copies of tax returns, bank account statements, investment accounts, credit card statements, and anything that’s an asset or a liability.

The more you know about your family’s financial standing, the better off you’d be in case you decide to go through with a divorce.

Having a clear picture of your finances will also help you both understand what assets and liability you share and how much you would want to spend on your divorce-related expenses.

  1. Self-care

Many men who undergo divorce find themselves relationship hopping, couch surfing, and living in uncomfortable conditions. These habits can cause an onslaught of low self-esteem and depression.

Therefore, before you make the hard decision of separating with your partner, ensure you prioritize your health and wellbeing.

Make it a point to find yourself a comfortable, safe, and secure place, so you have your basic needs met. Set up a routine to take care of your hygiene, food, and sleep- even if you have to force yourself to go through these on some days.

A little self-care will also make you proactive through the divorce process, keeping your head clear about what outcomes mean the most to you.

  1. Child custody

Before filing for divorce, consider what child custody arrangement would work best for you and your spouse. Would you want to share joint custody of your child? Keep track of how much time you spend with your kids versus your spouse.

More and more cases these days end up with both spouses sharing joint custody of their kids or fathers winning primary custody.

This is an important factor to consider before you file for divorce. Custody arguments can get rough during the divorce stage. So this might be the best time for you and your spouse to consider what the ideal arrangement might look like.

It’s also important to look at the situation practically and not try to ‘get back at your spouse’ through your kids. Look at what would be the best outcome for the overall wellbeing of your kids and act accordingly or consult a family law lawyer.

Considering these issues before filing for divorce can help you make an informed decision and navigate a divorce process well. Setting out on the process right also means you will be able to resume your life quicker and better.

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