Divorce is a deeply overwhelming experience for most people. There are plenty of resources available to help you navigate your financial affairs, but not as much to help you cope emotionally. Your physical and emotional wellbeing should remain a top priority for you during the divorce process.
Going through the motions of divorce can have you neglecting other parts of your life, particularly your emotional wellbeing and social life. This is completely understandable as the divorce process can be long and draining, but it’s also important to look after yourself as you handle your divorce.
Here are some top tips on how to best protect your emotional wellbeing during your divorce.
Plan Your Future
During this tricky process, it’s really easy to get caught up in the current moment. You may feel nostalgic for the past when your marriage was healthy, or you may be feeling anxious for your future without your partner. These feelings are all completely normal during this emotionally distressing time.
Something to remember to start doing is planning for your future after the divorce. This can give you something to look forward to and in turn, help you feel better emotionally.
Distance Yourself From Your Spouse
If possible, distancing yourself from your spouse as soon as possible is a good idea. Even if you ended things amicably, constantly being around your ex-partner may bring up the negative feelings of sadness, betrayal, and anger. These are feelings you don’t want to experience on a day to day basis and so by removing yourself away from your ex, it may allow room for positivity instead.
On the other hand, if you do not live with your ex and communicating with them by yourself is too overwhelming, there are services available that can help. Mediation is where a neutral third-party (the mediator) helps to solve conflict and issues you may be facing. They do this by listening to both sides and offering helpful advice and solutions. As a family law solicitor, I can help you with the mediation process.
Alternatively, if you cannot face your ex physically due to emotional distress, a family law solicitor such as myself can help you with this. I can receive information from your ex (and the court where necessary) before you do and tell you what you need to know, making the process easier for you and your mental wellbeing.
Seek Legal Advice
Having the proper legal advice you need during the divorce process can give you some much needed peace of mind. I can help you through your divorce by handling your financial affairs, which is one less thing for you to worry about. Contact me today for more information. I’d be happy to assist you in any queries you may have.