Should You Ask for a Divorce in the New Year?
The holiday season brings reflection, and you might be considering whether to start your divorce journey especially in the very beginning. This timing decision is deeply personal, but understanding your options can help you make the best choice for you and your family.
Before having the conversation with your spouse, take time to explore your feelings and motivations. Are you reacting to holiday stress, or have you considered this step for a while? Speaking with a collaborative divorce professional can help you understand your readiness and explore divorce alternatives.
Your children’s emotional well-being deserves careful consideration during this time. While there’s never a perfect time for divorce news, the holiday season can be particularly sensitive for kids.
If you’re dealing with a toxic or unsafe environment, don’t wait to seek help. Your safety and children’s well-being always come first; professionals are ready to support you immediately.
The new year often brings tax considerations and financial concerns that might impact your divorce process. A Collaborative Divorce team includes financial specialists who can help you understand these implications and protect your long-term financial security before you decide.
Consider choosing the Collaborative Divorce process over traditional court divorce litigation for a more peaceful start to your new year. This approach brings together divorce professionals who guide you and your spouse through respectful negotiations rather than pitting you against each other in court.
Remember, choosing when to divorce is your decision, but how you divorce can make all the difference. Collaborative divorce offers a path that preserves dignity, protects children, and helps both parties move forward constructively into the new year.
Collaborative Practice San Diego is a nonprofit, multi-disciplinary referral network of independent professionals, including attorneys, mental health professionals and financial advisors. These experts work together collaboratively to learn, practice, and promote Collaborative processes for problem-solving and the peaceful resolution of family law issues, such as co-parenting, aiming to preserve both the emotional and financial assets of the family. Contact us today!
Note: This information is general and should not be construed as legal/financial/or mental health advice. You should work with your attorney financial, or mental health professional to determine what will work best for your situation.
