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Does Your Husband Want A Divorce?

Divorce 911: Does Your Husband Want A Divorce?

If your husband wants a divorce, it’s natural to feel anxious and confused. Don’t let these feelings paralyze you. Instead, focus your energy and take these four steps to protect yourself:

1. Find three to five lawyers in your city who specialize in family law.
Interview all of them and hire the one best-suited to your needs and finances. Don’t talk to your husband’s lawyer or a lawyer that he suggests. You need your own lawyer who is committed to protecting and preserving your legal rights.

The following articles and tools will help you find and hire a lawyer:

If you’re not convinced you should hire a lawyer, consider these facts:

  • If you make a mistake in divorce, you could pay for it forever.
  • Divorce issues may seem relatively simply but are often best handled by a lawyer who specializes in family law.
  • If your husband is intimidating or controlling, your lawyer can deal with him so you won’t have to.
  • Connections, connections, connections! A family lawyer in your city probably knows the family law judges, the courtroom personnel, and even your husband’s lawyer. These connections could speed up your divorce and make things run more smoothly.
2. Find a therapist or counselor and schedule an appointment.
Don’t call your marriage counselor, your husband’s therapist or any therapists involved in your divorce (i.e., child mediator). You need your own therapist or counselor to lean on in difficult times.

The following articles will help you find and hire a therapist:

3. Collect and copy all important records you may need during the divorce.
Use our Copy Cat Worksheet to simplify this task. Also, ask your lawyer for additional help identifying the documents important to your case. This step could save you thousands of dollars and ensure that documents aren’t lost in the process.

4. Take good care of yourself.
If you’ve been neglecting yourself, get regular exercise, maintain a healthy diet and see a doctor. Improving your physical health will give you the endurance you’ll need during the divorce process.

This article is not legal advice. You should consult an attorney if you have legal questions that relate to your specific divorce.

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