5 People You Need To Talk To During A Divorce

Divorce can often feel like a lonely and isolating process. After all, you’re agreeing to part ways with the person to whom you’ve promised to spend the rest of your life. You may have bought a home together, created businesses together, and raised children together. When a marriage ends, you can feel like you’re all alone, set adrift in uncharted waters. However, you do have several people you can speak with who can help you manage the emotional, financial and legal aspects of your impending divorce.

Your Accountant

If you have a qualified accountant, you can contact that accountant to make sure your financial affairs are in order. Your accountant can help you determine which assets qualify as community property, which taxes will be the responsibility of each spouse, and how to manage the costs of the divorce process. You can also work with your accountant on a spending plan that includes spousal support payments, child support payments, legal fees and court costs.

Your Therapist

According to many psychologists, divorce is one of the most stressful changes in a person’s life. Some therapists have reported that divorce can be as stressful as a major illness, a job loss, a relocation, or the death of a loved one. If you are not seeing a licensed psychotherapist or psychologist, you should start as soon as possible. A trained and experienced therapist can guide you through the emotional pitfalls that come with divorce, as well as preparing you for post-divorce life.

Your Financial Adviser

As your marriage ends, your financial goals will change. Your financial adviser can direct you toward investments that meet those goals. A financial adviser can also show you how to invest in opportunities that can produce steady growth, keep your taxes low, and provide for future income. However, you may have to consult with the other spouse and their attorney before making any major financial decisions affecting both parties.

Your Children

If you have minor children, they may feel that they somehow contributed to the impending divorce. You and your spouse each have a responsibility to provide a supportive and nurturing environment for your children. Don’t be afraid to discuss the divorce with your children, but try to avoid blaming the other spouse or forcing the children to “choose sides” between their parents.

Your Attorney

Your attorney works to preserve your rights in your divorce case. The attorney’s job is not necessarily to make the process easier, nor is it to punish the other spouse. An experienced divorce attorney can also help with child custody arrangements, spousal support payments, and even changing your will to reflect your new situation.

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