Realizing a divorce is in your future is not something you suddenly realize. Most often, there were events that led up to this point, various signs along the way. But now that you feel confident that separating is the best way for both of you to move forward in your lives, there are certain questions you should ask yourself before starting the divorce process.

We often have clients come to us when they realize they need to proceed with a divorce, and often we find ourselves discussing several questions to help confirm divorce is the best path forward. Here are a few questions we ask them to ponder on before starting the divorce process:

• Can your marriage benefit from counseling or mediation?
• Have you made your concerns known to your spouse?
• How will divorce impact your children? How will their life change?
• Could you co-parent?
• Can your work schedule change to accommodate shared custody?
• Can you provide for yourself and your children?
• Will you be able to handle the responsibilities normally performed by your spouse?
• If you could define your roles in your marriage, would that be of benefit?
• Do you still love your spouse?

Once you put the wheels of divorce in motion, you often can’t go back. You must be 100% sure that marital dissolution is the only path forward, and you are ready to have your life as you know it forever change – for the good or the bad. Divorce is not a quick solution.

At Collaborative Divorce Professionals, Inc., our goal is to help you learn about the Collaborative options available to you in your divorce and to familiarize yourself with the benefits of Collaborative law over litigation and how it can benefit you, your spouse, and your children.

Contact one of our professionals today to learn more about Collaborative divorce, Collaborative family law, and the Collaborative process.  You may also want to sign up for a free Divorce Options Workshop® to learn all of your options.  Visit divorceoptionsflorida.com for more information.

Note: This information is general in nature and should not be construed as legal/financial/tax/or mental health advice. You should work with your attorney, financial, mental health or tax professional to determine what will work best for your situation.