| You may feel that you're ready to divorce, yet still | | | | If a spouse has been abusive or unfaithful, the |
| feel emotional about the idea of actually following | | | | decision to divorce may seem crystal clear. However, |
| through with it. It can be difficult to face the | | | | the fear of financial issues may still be difficult to |
| prospect of being alone or on your own with the | | | | overcome. If you are a victim of domestic abuse, |
| kids, even if you are miserable with your spouse. | | | | seek shelter and get advice from a local divorce |
| Even if you feel ready to divorce, some issues may | | | | lawyer about how to handle your situation. |
| seem impossible to work out. You may think that it's | | | | When a marriage is in trouble, it should not be |
| best to stay in the marriage to prevent children from | | | | ignored. The solution may not always be divorce. |
| going through a divorce, but if you and your spouse | | | | Many couples may find help through marriage |
| are truly in a broken marriage or if there's constant | | | | counseling, or even a temporary separation, but if |
| conflict, consider how your children might benefit | | | | both spouses are not willing to address and attempt |
| from not being in that type of environment. If the | | | | to correct the issues in the marriage, all roads may |
| issues in the marriage can't be corrected, your | | | | eventually lead to divorce. |
| children might actually be better off with a strong | | | | Spouses may have suffered through years of |
| single parent as a role model, rather than growing up | | | | unhappiness. If there has been no open |
| in a battlefield. | | | | communication in the marriage or a spouse feels |
| Financial problems may also make you feel trapped in | | | | emotionally worn down by the relationship, there may |
| a bad marriage. If you are already struggling to pay | | | | be little chance for the marriage to survive. |
| bills, it can be hard to comprehend how there would | | | | If your spouse refuses or is incapable of meeting |
| be enough money to support two households with | | | | your needs, it may be time to divorce. Before |
| the same income. Some financial planning will be | | | | throwing in the towel, you may want to make sure |
| necessary to make sure your expenses are covered | | | | he or she is aware of what you need out of the |
| if you decide to separate or divorce. It's always best, | | | | relationship, especially in marriages with little or no |
| especially if children are involved, to speak with a | | | | communication, your spouse may be completely |
| divorce lawyer before making your move. | | | | unaware of what is missing. |