Trying to decide whether or not to divorce and break up a family has got to be one of the more heart-wrenching decisions in someone’s life. We talked with one of our Divorce With Dignity clients this week about her experience with this. We’ll call her “Carol” (not her real name) to respect her privacy.
Carol wasn’t sure what to do when she found out that her husband wanted to call it quits. It was really hard to come to terms with the fact that she was going to be alone after 22 years of marriage. She knew about Divorce With Dignity and decided to come in to talk about what would be best for her to do.
Although their relationship had changed, neither she nor her husband was ready for a divorce. In addition, they still owned a house together that they didn’t want to lose. After considering divorce and all its ramifications, they decided that a legal separation would be the best way to go.
I asked Carol how her Divorce With Dignity provider helped them to make this decision. She told me that the provider was able to lay out the options in a practical, non-emotional way. “When you take the emotion out of it, what you are left with is just the situation,” she explained. This helped both Carol and her spouse to feel at ease, and they were able to understand how a legal separation would be in both their best interests.
Carol acknowledges that at first she was in such an emotional state that she wasn’t thinking clearly. But her provider “sat me down in a non-threatening environment and explained how things work”. At the end, “you have this wonderful feeling, in spite of everything else, that everything is going to work out for you, and you can relax and get on with your life”.
Another thing that made both Carol and her husband happy in this process was the cost factor. There is a huge difference in the amount of money you pay to work with a legal services provider rather than a divorce attorney.
If you are struggling with the decision to divorce or legally separate, let Divorce With Dignity guide you through the maze and help you part without litigation and save thousands of dollars in the process. We can help you get through this – with peace and dignity. To find a provider in your area, visit us at findaprovider.dwdignity.com.
The author of this blog is not an attorney and the information contained in these blogs should not be considered legal advice. The information provided here is based on the experience of the author and some of her clients whose actual names are not mentioned. Do not hesitate to seek the advice of an attorney if you have any legal questions
