How can you feel more in control of your divorce?

Being stressed during your divorce is no way to live. It can be tiresome and can even make you sick. That’s why it’s so important to take care of yourself and to make sure you do everything possible to rest, eat well and get the right support.

Divorces are hard for many reasons. One is because you’re leaving behind the life you knew. Your routine will be changing, and you may not have the same relationships with those around you as you did prior to divorcing.

Despite the fact that divorce is normally stressful, there are methods you can use to help reduce the stress you’re dealing with. Some ways to feel more in control include:

• Working with an experienced attorney who can help you understand the laws that affect your divorce
• Learning about dispute resolution options, like mediation or arbitration
• Setting aside specific times when you want to work on your divorce or when you want to focus on other things, like participating in activities that you enjoy

Remember, this divorce is only a small part of your life. While it’s important for you to make decisions and move forward with the divorce, you also need to take care for yourself throughout the process. You need to have times where you can think about the options that are open to you, the settlement arrangements your spouse wants and other factors that need careful consideration, but you also need time for yourself to heal.

Your attorney will work with you to support your decisions throughout the divorce process. Take your time, and you will be able to make decisions that are right for you.