Dec 20, 2013

When your marriage starts to feel like it might be over, you have to consider a few things before throwing in the towel. This is a huge decision and one that should never be taken lightly. Before you file, ask these key questions.

Consider These Seven Questions Before Serving Divorce Papers

1. Is my marriage past the point of being saved?
2. Once divorced, do I have a plan for myself, how I will move on and how I will provide for me and my children?
3. Will I receive the support I need from friends and family after this decision?
4. Will I easily adapt to the change?
5. Do I understand our finances?
6. How will my lifestyle potentially change due to the divorce?
7. Will my life improve because of the divorce?

These are very important questions to spend time thinking about. However, there isn't a right or wrong answer to some of them.

You should do everything you can to save your marriage before filing for divorce and you need a plan if you do file. Support from friends and family is a good thing, but not always necessary. However, if you don't receive support from friends and family, you may need therapy. Of course, you may need therapy, anyway.

Understanding the financial situation of your marriage is very important. If you don't know much about the finances of the family, you need to educate yourself.

Along with these questions, make sure you become educated about your rights as you go through this divorce. This will help you handle the divorce better and answer the above questions with a sound mind.

Filing for divorce is a huge decision and it will change your life. Make sure you're prepared as you move forward with the process and the change.