Where Do You Begin?

Divorce coaching: knowledge empowers you

You’ll feel more confident going into negotiations when you better understand the topics. And remember, it’s all about you.

Book an independent consultation to get better informed. That may be all you need, or all you can handle, for now. What matters most is that you’re taking a step forward.

Where do I start?

1. The hardest place to start: having the conversation with your spouse about your relationship being over.
2. Stay calm enough to think clearly, and don’t make any hasty decisions from the start.
3. Research the professionals who help people through divorce and separation until you find the right fit, a process and a person suited to your situation.
4. Let your chosen professional walk you through the process step by step. Ask a lot of questions, and get educated before you make any major decisions.
5. Gather your marital financial documents. Think of all the accounts that make up your marital pie: investments, bank accounts, business information, tax returns, paystubs, credit cards and so on.
6. Accept that you don’t know what you don’t know, and that’s okay. You’re not supposed to know everything at the start of this huge transition.
7. Use your support systems, such as a counsellor or your church, so you have a place to vent, to check in and to work through all of the emotions coming your way.
8. Understand that someone else’s story isn’t yours. Friends and family mean well, but their idea of support can sometimes fuel the fire or keep you stuck. Choose support that is good and sound, not support that adds to your stress.
9. Remember that this too shall pass, and there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
10. Lastly, keep your kids away from the adult business. Let them stay kids, able to love both of their parents. They should never have to choose one parent over the other.

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