| There is no way around it; divorce is a painful process | | | | whether their rights are being protected under divorce |
| to go through. Even when the relationship has been on | | | | law. If you need further assistance dealing with your |
| a downward spiral and both parties have been | | | | divorce and don't know were to turn, your divorce |
| miserably unhappy, ending the relationship with a | | | | attorney may also be able to point you in the direction |
| divorce is a tremendous loss on both sides. Many who | | | | of a competent individual who can help you work |
| go through a divorce will grieve the loss of the | | | | through the many negative emotions you are reeling |
| partnership in the same way one grieves for a person | | | | from. |
| who has died. In some cases, more years together will | | | | Support Groups or Group Therapy |
| result in a greater sense of loss and abandonment | | | | If the pain and loss are not getting any easier after the |
| when the divorce takes place. For others, even the | | | | divorce process is complete, it might be time to |
| end of a newer marriage can trigger similar feelings, | | | | consider joining a support group or group therapy. |
| with grief for the loss of a companion during a divorce | | | | There are many divorce support groups in every area |
| compounded by the shattered dreams and hopes of | | | | of the country, so you should be able to find one that |
| the life together that was anticipated. If you are | | | | you are comfortable with and that works well with |
| currently going through a divorce, or still reeling from a | | | | your schedule. If you are unsure where to look for |
| separation that is now legally complete, there are | | | | these groups, you might ask your divorce lawyer that |
| people who can help. | | | | handled your divorce proceedings for a |
| The Divorce Process | | | | recommendation. At the very least, you may take |
| The main person who will help you get through the | | | | comfort in the fact that others are experiencing similar |
| divorce process itself can be your divorce attorney. | | | | situations. You may also get sound advice from people |
| Your divorce attorney will see to it that your rights are | | | | who have gone through the process before you and |
| protected, your property is divided fairly and your | | | | have learned methods of coping with the situation |
| children are well cared for. Sometimes simply knowing | | | | through their own experiences. |
| that your divorce is in the able hands of your attorney | | | | Divorce is a challenging situation that can bring up |
| gives you the necessary confidence to make it | | | | feelings of abandonment, loneliness, anger and even |
| through the process. Your divorce attorney can even | | | | grief. Don't try to go through the process alone. If you |
| guide you through a mediation and amicable divorce | | | | are unsure where to turn, ask your divorce attorney |
| agreement so you can avoid the stress of court | | | | for assistance in getting the support you need to |
| altogether. This is especially true if you have children | | | | survive this difficult process. |
| involved in the process and you are concerned about | | | | |